Shabana Starlets have warned Kenya Police Bullets that they will face a different challenge in the Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League (FKFWPL) this season as the newcomers target an end to the champions’ domestic dominance.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsShabana's organizing secretary Stephen Kiama says the Gusii-based side have not joined the top flight simply to make up the numbers and are determined to challenge the Bullets for the league title.The Starlets are playing in the FKF-WPL for the first time since their inception and have made an encouraging start, collecting four points from their opening two matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_9993381##After opening their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Kayole Starlets, Shabana secured their first-ever top-flight victory by beating Tanzanian newcomers Elim White Ladies 2-0.The side is using Afraha Stadium in Nakuru as its home venue this season.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Kiama, one of the longest-serving members of the Tore Bobe management, said the Bullets should expect a serious title challenger if they had previously found the league short of strong opposition.Shabana organizing secretary reveals millions Starlets need to survive FKFWPL“I think this round, Kenya Police Bullets are going to have an opponent. If they did not have one, they are going to have one, and we will not accept giving them leeway to win the league unbeaten,” Kiama said.The administrator compared the Bullets’ recent dominance to Vihiga Queens’ spell of control in the women’s top flight, arguing that the long-standing order can also be disrupted.“Even Vihiga Queens was that way, but now they killed opposition by signing all the good players. This time we are going to fight with them,” he added.Harambee Stars drop in provisional FIFA ranking following disappointing draw with EritreaKenya Police Bullets have won the last three FKF-WPL titles, claiming the 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26 crowns after taking over the former Thika Queens setup in 2023.Shabana now hopes their arrival in the top flight will provide the champions with a stronger challenge as they bid to establish themselves among Kenya’s leading women’s clubs.
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