- Kenya Police Bullets enter the two-week international break atop the table, holding a one-point goal-difference edge over Ulinzi Starlets after both sides extended their 100% winning starts.
- After conceding an early free-kick, Ulinzi Starlets scored three goals in seven minutes before motoring to a 6–1 victory over Kibera Soccer.
- Gideon Starlets secured their first-ever win over Vihiga Queens with a 3–0 triumph, condemning the four-time champions to a third consecutive defeat.
Ulinzi Starlets sent a resounding message across the FKF Women’s Premier League on Saturday afternoon, staging a comeback to dismantle Kibera Soccer Women 6-1 at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Lang’ata.
Defending champions Kenya Police Bullets matched Ulinzi’s perfect opening record with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Shabana Starlets at the Police Sacco Grounds, securing a narrow one-point goal difference advantage to head into the two-week international break at the summit of the table.
Meanwhile, record champions Vihiga Queens sank deeper into crisis, suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Gideon Starlets at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay to make it three losses in as many matches.
The action in Lang’ata saw Ulinzi Starlets fall behind when Anne Arusi curled in a sublime 19th-minute direct free-kick with her right foot to stun the home side.
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The Soldiers’ response was swift and unrelenting, unleashing a triple response after the half-hour mark with three goals in seven minutes.
Siliya Rasoha brought Ulinzi level in the 31st minute before quickfire strikes from Velma Awuor and Sharline Nabengele turned the tie on its head to make it 3-1.
Things went from bad to worse for Kibera in the second half as Sheryl Angachi added a fourth, Awuor completed her brace, and Quinter Adhiambo struck the final nail in the coffin to cap off a 6-1 triumph.
Over at the Police Sacco Grounds, three-peat champions Kenya Police Bullets had to dig deep to reclaim the top spot.
A brilliant first-half free-kick from Harambee Starlets midfielder Lorna Nyarinda gave the hosts a 1–0 lead heading into the break, before substitute Rebecca Okwaro doubled the advantage in the second half.
Sylvia Ondiba pulled one back for Shabana Starlets to set up a tense finish, but it was not enough for the Kisii-based side to nick a point, leaving the Bullets with a perfect 100 percent record heading into the break.
The day’s biggest upset took place in Homa Bay, where Gideon Starlets produced a giant-slaying performance against four-time champions Vihiga Queens.
A brace from Vivian Otieno, scoring a goal on either side of the half, set the tone before Mercyline Wafula added a third for the hosts.
The 3-0 victory gave Gideon Starlets their first win of the season and marked a historic milestone ,their first-ever win over Vihiga Queens while prolonging a nightmare start for the record champions.