Kibera Starlets' head coach David Vijago is looking for nothing short of a top-three finish in the Women’s Premier League.
Starlets are fourth on the standings with 27 points from 15 matches, including eight wins, three draws and four losses.
They are 10 points behind leaders Kenya Police. Ulinzi Starlets are second with 29 points, one point better than champions Vihiga Queens at third.
Vihiga have two matches in hand. "Our secret lies in planning," Vijago emphasised.
"We train from Tuesday to Friday. While we've climbed one slot to fourth, we can't afford to relax. We're aiming for a better finish. We've proved it's possible."
"Hakuna rahisi," he said, to mean 'nothing comes easy'. Vijago stressed that in life, There are no shortcuts. They are pegging hopes on their most promising player, Maximillah Robi.
"She has brought something different to the team since joining us this season. She possesses a deep understanding of the game, a gift not everyone has," he said.
Vijago's vision and dedication, coupled with the team's hard work and determination has put them in good stead in the WPL.
"It's a good feeling that we've made it this far in the league. We're not done yet though as we still have a long way to go," he observed.
They finished third last season and Vijago believes they can fare better this season with the promise of a crack at the title next season.
"We're still instilling our philosophy and incorporating our culture," he said.
"We're still getting familiar with the new signings as they find their way into the team. Most players have no WPL experience but we are helping them settle in."
Starlets have struck a partnership with CFK Africa, an NGO that is helping the players through mentorship.
