Police Bullets bag third consecutive league title after slim win over Trinity Starlets
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Following the win, Police will shift focus to the CAF Women's Champions League's CECAFA qualifiers where they will hope to secure a ticket to the continental stage
Kenya Police Bullets claimed their third FKF Women Premier League (WPL) title following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Trinity Starlets in a match played at the Trinity Complex on Sunday.
Consequently, Police became the first Kenyan side to win three consecutive league titles in their first three seasons in the league.
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The Law Enforcers went into the match sitting at the summit with 46 points, two more than Ulinzi Stars, who had played an extra match.
With two matches remaining, Police needed nothing short of three points to secure the title with a fixture to spare.
Trinity, on the other hand, entered the contest in a bid to secure third place and attempt to delay the Police march to the podium.
The match was a tight affair with both teams struggling to create chances until the 40th minute.
Margaret Kunihira converted from the spot to separate the two sides heading to the breather.
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The penalty would eventually prove crucial as it stood in between the two sides, much to the delight of the visitors.
Following the win, Police will shift focus to the CAF Women's Champions League's CECAFA qualifiers.
In the other matches of the day, Kibera Soccer Women claimed a 3-0 win over Zetech Sparks in a match played at Zetech University, Mang’u Campus.
The students earned all points from goals by Dorcas Neema, Amina Nyakoa, and Ann Arusi.
Kayole Starlets grabbed a 1-0 away win over Madira Soccer Assassin thanks to a 67th-minute goal by Calta Nasambu.
At the Mumboha Grounds in Luanda, Vihiga Queens bounced back to winning ways with a 3-2 win over Gideon Starlets.
Harambee Starlets striker Martha Amunyolete’s hat trick was enough to earn the former champions three points.