KWPL: Kimani demands full focus as Kayole Starlets prepare for Ulinzi clash

• Kayole Starlets took an early lead over the weekend but allowed Mathare United Women, ‘Slum Girls’ to force a 1-1 draw, a setback Kimani attributed to a tactical lapse.

Kayole Starlets striker Lindah Kihara celebrates a goal in a past match. Photo/Handout

As the Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League (FKF-WPL) enters its fourth round this weekend, Kayole Starlets head coach George Kimani has called on his side to sharpen their concentration ahead of Sunday's clash against Ulinzi Starlets.

Kayole Starlets took an early lead over the weekend but allowed Mathare United Women, ‘Slum Girls’ to force a 1-1 draw, a setback Kimani attributed to a tactical lapse.

Kimani has emphasised that maintaining focus throughout the match will be crucial if his team are to secure positive results.

“We raided our opponents so well but once we lose concentration they were pushing us to our box and that is how we conceded first. It’s something that we are going to work on before our next match.”

While acknowledging that momentary lapses are an inevitable part of the game, Kimani stressed the importance of steady progress.

“Loss of concentration happens in a game if football, although i will not rush them, its something we can work on gradually hoping that they will learn and have the ability to concentrate from minute one to the last”

The coach also rued missed scoring opportunities, urging his players to be far more clinical in front of goal.

“It’s sad that we created chances but we failed to capitalize on the opportunities that we got because we lost concentration here and there.

"It happens in football but we will dress it in our subsequent matches, because i feel we could have defended better.”

Kimani added that his team had targeted maximum points in their previous fixture and was left disappointed to drop points despite a strong overall performance.

“We needed to get the three points but unfortunately we did not despite playing so well. There are some things we are trying and i hope once the system starts working i believe we will get better results”.

Kayole Starlets currently sit fifth in the 12-team standings with six points from three matches.

They opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against newly promoted Shabana Starlets before edging Trinity Starlets 1-0 at home.

FKF Women’s Premier League Game Weekend Fixtures

Saturday, October 11

Zetech Sparks vs Gideon Starlets – 12pm

Kibera Soccer Women vs Vihiga Queens – 12pm

Shabana Starlets vs Bungoma Queens

Sunday, October 12

Mathare United Women Vs Elim White Ladies – 12pm

Trinity Starlets vs Police Bullets – 12pm