Ulinzi Starlets defeated CECAFA Champions Vihiga Queens to win the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Women Cup during today’s finals played at the Nakuru ASK showground.
Vihiga, who were the favourites at the kick-off, failed to keep the pace of Ulinzi strikers to lose 2-1 to lose in their first final in the career.
The champions opened the score through Lucy Mukhwana in the 14th minute before Topister Situma levelled on the 30th minute and Christine Wekesa then sealed the win for the soldiers in the 73rd minute.
It was simply not a good day for the Cecafa Champions as they were outwitted by their speedy opponents who dominated them in all departments with their crisp passes and superb ball control.
Ulinzi Starlets head coach Joseph Mwanza could not hide his joy after the match.
Vihiga Queen’s assistant coach Boniface Nyamunyamu was crestfallen after centre referee Josephine Wanjiku blew her final whistle that sent Ulinzi Starlets players into a frenzy of celebrations.
However, he conceded defeat and congratulated their opponents in the true spirit of sportsmanship.