Hello

Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa

Ready to continue your informative journey with us?

Hello

Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features.

Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew.

Subscribe for a month to get full access

Premium

Kenya Police Bullets retain WPL title in style

Kenya Police Bullets players celebrate with the title after winning the 2024/2025  Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League (FKF-WPL) title after beating Trinity Starlets at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru County on May 25, 2025.

Photo credit: Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group
New Content Item (1)

By  Toto Arege

Correspondent

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • Kayole Starlets, Soccer Assassins, and Gideon Starlets—who edged out Bandari Queens 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw—have been promoted to the FKF-WPL.
  • Mombasa Olympic, Bunyore Starlets, and Wadadia Women have been relegated to the NWSL.

Kenya Police Bullets clinched their second consecutive Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League (FKF-WPL) title on Sunday after a commanding 4-0 win over Trinity Starlets on the final day of the 2024/2025 season at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru County.

Coached by Beldine Odemba, the law enforcers topped the league table with 46 points from 21 matches—registering 13 wins, 7 draws, and just 1 loss.

With the title win, Bullets will now represent Kenya in the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers set for August. The host nation for the tournament is yet to be announced.

Related

Emily Moranga opened the scoring in the 44th minute, capitalising on a long-range assist from striker Rebecca Okwaro.

Okwaro was also instrumental in the second goal, as her long pass found defender Leah Andiema, whose delivery led to an own goal by Starlets' Major Merceline in the 55th minute.

Okwaro then sealed the win with two more goals in the 68th and 85th minutes, bringing her season tally to 16 goals and earning her the league’s Golden Boot.

Kenya Police Bullets striker Rebecca Okwaro celebrates her goal with teammates during their Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League (FKF-WPL) match against Trinity Starlets at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru County on May 25, 2025.

Photo credit: Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group

Meanwhile, their closest rivals Ulinzi Starlets wrapped up the season in second place with 44 points after a 4-0 victory over Kisumu All Starlets at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.

Siliya Rasoha opened the scoring in the 19th minute, followed by an own goal and a Fasilah Adhiambo strike in the 31st minute, before defender Margaret Odiro sealed the win in the 79th minute.

Earlier at Afraha Stadium, Kayole Starlets—champions of the National Women Super League (NWSL) Zone A—were crowned NWSL overall winners after beating Zone B champions Soccer Assassins 3-0 in the playoff final.

Chalovu Sarah scored in the third minute, while Shalyne Otieno netted a brace to secure the win. Kayole Starlets finished the season with 50 points (15 wins, 5 draws, 1 loss), while Soccer Assassins ended with 45 points (13 wins, 6 draws, 2 losses).

Kayole Starlets, Soccer Assassins, and Gideon Starlets—who edged out Bandari Queens 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw—have been promoted to the FKF-WPL.

Mombasa Olympic, Bunyore Starlets, and Wadadia Women have been relegated to the NWSL.