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WPL: Ulinzi Starlets, Police Bullets, Kibera Soccer and Shabana in Sunday action

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The FKF Women Premier League (WPL) match week seven continues with four matches lined up for today, Sunday, 8 November.The day's highlight will be a double-header at the Mumias Sports Complex, where Bungoma Queens will face Ulinzi Starlets before Vihiga Queens take on Kenya Police Bullets.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095197##In the other matches, Shabana Starlets will host Trinity Starlets, while Kibera Soccer Women square off against Elim White Ladies.Today's fixtures follow two matches played on Saturday, 7 November, in which Gideon Starlets secured an emphatic 3-1 victory over Kayole Starlets, while varsity side Zetech Sparks handed Mathare United Women a 3-1 defeat.Ahead of today's action, Ulinzi Starlets remain top of the WPL table with 18 points following a perfect start to the season, having won all their opening six matches.FKF PL: High-stakes Gor Mahia vs Nairobi United clash headlines Sunday fixturesDefending champions Kenya Police Bullets are second with 15 points, level with third-placed Kibera Soccer Women, with only goal difference separating the two sides.Sleeping giants Vihiga Queens remain at the bottom of the table with one point. They are joined in the relegation zone by Bungoma Queens and Elim White Ladies, who have two points apiece, making it an all-Western affair in the danger zone.In essence, today's fixtures pit the top three teams in the league against three of the bottom teams as the battle for points intensifies.Stars Abroad: Harper makes late appearance as Exeter stun Huddersfield while Anyembe features in Viborg winBungoma Queens vs Ulinzi StarletsLeague leaders Ulinzi Starlets will travel to face Bungoma Queens at the Mumias Sports Complex from 1100hrs in the opening match of the day.Ulinzi, who have won all six of their opening matches, will be aiming to make it seven in a row against an opponent who appears beatable on paper.After finishing second to Kenya Police Bullets last season, the military side have set their sights on the league title this campaign, and their early-season form suggests they are on the right track.The soldiers head into the match on the back of an important 1-0 victory over their rivals, Police Bullets, in their previous outing.Africa Women’s 7s: Kenya thrash Mauritius to book semifinal spotAccording to coach Collins Ochieng, their previous matches are behind them, with their focus now firmly on Bungoma Queens.“This season, we are taking one game at a time and are not bothered by the table or other results. Currently, all our eyes are on our next match (Bungoma Queens), which to us is the most important match of the season,” said Ochieng.Ochieng also heads into the match on a high after being promoted from Senior Sergeant (SSGT) to Warrant Officer Class II (WOII) during the week.Bungoma Queens, on the other hand, will be hoping to make the most of their home advantage and upset Ulinzi to secure what would be their maiden victory of the season.Six major returnees set to spice up women's athletics in 2027Vihiga Queens vs Kenya Police BulletsStill at the Mumias Sports Complex, struggling Vihiga Queens will lock horns with reigning champions Kenya Police Bullets from 1400hrs.After suffering defeat in the Disciplined Forces derby against Ulinzi Starlets, Police Bullets will be seeking to return to winning ways and close the gap on the league leaders.The law enforcers are under pressure from Ulinzi, who are determined to end their dominance in the WPL.With Police still harbouring ambitions of competing in the CAF Women's Champions League (WCL), they will be keen to retain the league title, making victory over Vihiga an important part of their campaign.Vihiga, meanwhile, are a pale shadow of their former selves and are far removed from the side that represented Kenya in the inaugural edition of the CAF WCL in 2021.They currently sit at the bottom of the table, having lost five matches and drawn their most recent encounter against Bungoma Queens.Harambee Stars midfielder to work under new South African coach at YangaShabana Starlets vs Trinity StarletsLeague newcomers Shabana Starlets, who sit sixth on the table with nine points, will be seeking to leapfrog Mathare United Women and Zetech Sparks with a win over Trinity Starlets at Awendo Green Stadium from 1300hrs.Trinity, on the other hand, will be targeting their third consecutive victory following back-to-back wins over Bungoma Queens and Zetech Sparks.Kibera Soccer Women vs Elim White LadiesKibera Soccer Women will host Elim White Ladies at Vapour Grounds in Ngong from 1500hrs.Sitting third on the table, Kibera will be looking to secure a victory and maintain their momentum in the title race, while Elim will be targeting their first win since returning to top-flight football.AFC Leopards chairman Ambani explains his single vote against Mariga's ouster

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