Nakuru City Queens and Royal Starlets secured their places in the FKF Women’s Cup Round of 16 on Saturday, February 17, 2024, by defeating NYS Queens 4-1 and Nairobi Starlets 3-0, respectively, in the preliminary round.
Lenah Wanjala opened the scoring for Nakuru City Queens in the 28th minute, completing her brace just 5 minutes before stoppage time. Lenah Were and Triza Ekesa also contributed to the scoreboard in the 50th and 92nd minute, respectively.
Despite Lona Kwamboka’s lone goal for NYS Queens in the 53rd minute, it was insufficient for them to progress to the next stage of the competition.
Subsequently, Brenda Mukunga and Mary Juma secured Royal Starlets’ spot in the round of 16, with the former scoring twice in the 37th and 87th minute, and the latter in the 48th minute.
Milima Queens also advanced to the FKF Women’s Cup Round of 16.
The FKF Women’s Cup dose of action will continue on Sunday with three more matches lined up: Makolanders vs KISPED Queens, TUK Ravens vs Ulinzi Starlets, and Embu Queens vs Kenya Police Bullets.
Preliminary Round Results
Saturday, February 17, 2024
- Nairobi Starlets 0-3 Royal Starlets (ABSA Grounds, 12 noon)
- NYS Queens 1-4 Nakuru City Queens (ABSA Grounds, 3 pm)
- Milima Queens 2-0 Gaspo Women (Sudi Stadium, 1 pm)
Preliminary Round Fixtures
Sunday, February 17, 2024
- Makolanders vs KISPED Queens (Police Sacco Stadium, 12 noon)
- TUK Ravens vs Ulinzi Starlets (Police Sacco Stadium, 3 pm)
- Embu Queens vs Kenya Police Bullets (Embu Stadium, 1 pm)
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