By James Ahela
Eldoret Falcons beat Nyuki Starlets 2-0 in the women’s division one match played on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Moi Marula Primary School.
The season’s opening match for both teams was highly contested with the hosts emerging as the better side.
Falcons took a lead late in the second half through Vion Odera’s volley.
Five minutes to stoppage time, the hosts placed the match beyond reach for the visitors when their new signing Mildred Simiyu dribbled passed Nyuki’s defence before curving a low-placed shot passed the goalkeeper.
After the match, Eldoret Falcons coach Albert Cheserek hailed praises to his side for executing plans as laid out during the week’s long training.
“It’s our first game of the season, we are trying out our squad but I’m happy they are progressing well,” he said.
Premier League return
Cheserek further noted that he’s keen on returning to the Premier League and will be having different approaches to different opponents.
“It’s our second season in women’s division one after relegation and we take seriously every opponent we face,” he added.
On his part, Nyuki Starlets coach George Omukanda attributed the loss to unpreparedness for the season.
“We have had challenges with the registration of players and with the squad depth,” he said.
Omukanda also said that he would pick up lessons from the first game and have better preparations for his first home match next week.
“I thank the hosts for a good game. I have noted the areas I have to work on for better performance in our next match,” he added.
In other Women Division One Zone B matches, Gusii Starlets beat Solasa 2-1 as the newly promoted side Kolwa Falcons won 2-0 away to Vihiga Leeds.
