Saturday, 23rd March, 2024 will go down the history books with pervading melancholy, following a one nil defeat that axed the Queens out of the FKF Women’s Cup 2024.
Played at Sudi Stadium, the round of 16 clash put Kisiwa Starlets ahead with an early first half goal in the 33rd minute through Shamim Makokha.
The sole goal saw the Bungoma-based side defend the win to the end, shutting down VQFC’s dreams of progressing to the cup’s Quarter Finals stage.
However, Team Captain Maurine Ater has exhibited confidence of clinching the league’s title.
‘Our attention shift to the KWPL title. We bow out of the 2024 FKF Women’s Cup. However, we soldier on shoulders high. We are still hopeful of emerging champions in this year’s FKF Women Premier League title,” Alluded the attacking midfielder.
On his part, Head Coach Boniface Nyamunyamu admitted that the unprecedented upset by the Division One side, and the eventual knockout from the FKF Women’s Cup is a wake up call for his side.