The FKF Women National Super League (WNSL) started  this weekend 12^th October 2024, marking the beginning of another exciting season in Kenya's women's football. The league is divided into two zones, A and B. 

As the second-tier league in Kenyan women's football, the Super League plays a vital role in developing young talent and providing teams with a pathway to the top-tier Premier League. This season, fans can anticipate intense competition as teams strive for promotion.

Kayole Starlets are favorites to top the league, after losing the promotion slot to Mombasa Olympic, this season they will be out to give their best to secure a direct promotion.

FKF WNSL Zoning

Teams in the FKF WNSL are zoned based on the regional location. The two-zone format helps keep travel manageable for the teams, allowing them to focus on developing their players and strategies.

The zoning also ensures a more equitable competition, giving emerging talents from different regions of the country a chance to showcase their skills.

At the end of the season, winners of each zone will earn themselves a direct promotion to the FKF WPL ,however they will have a playoff final to decide the WNSL season champions. Secondly,the runners up in both zones will battle it out in a play off match to decide who will secure the 3rd promotion slot.

WNSL Teams Based on Zones

Saturday 12/10/2024 : Zone A Results

Bandari Queens Fc 1- 0 Gor Mahia Queens Fc

On chilly morning Bandari Queens hosted Gor Mahia Queens in the season opener in a match played at Ronald Ngala Primary school. The deciding goal came in the 60th minute through new signing, Happy Muta,  after several attempts in the visitors goal. Muta scored 7 Goals in the FKF Women's National Super League last season, while playing for Mombasa Olympic FC, and it seems she carried on her good form.

Zone B Results

Chakol Queens Fc 0-2 Gideon Starlets FC

The visitors Gideon Starlets secured a much deserved win against Chakol Queens by scoring two goals.The match was played at Chakol boys primary school.

Royal starlets Fc 2-1 Solasa Stima Queens Fc

In another encounter at Kitale school, Royal starlets Fc won 2-1 against their counterparts Solasa Stima Queens Fc. Mukhwana opened the scoring for the Royal starlets in the first minute of the game. 21 minutes later,the hosts doubled their lead through Chebet.S. Later the visitors pulled one goal later to end the match at 2-1.

Sunday 13/10/2024: Zone A Results

Gaspo Women Fc 1-0  Mathare United women Fc 

Gaspo Women Fc won their first game in the national super league after being relegated from the top tier league last season.The match played at Stima club was barren at halftime. Mathare United Women Fc conceded a goal in the 60th minute.The only goal was scored by Elizabeth Nafula.

Macmillan queens Fc 0-2  MTG United 

MTG United won their first game of the league with 2-0 against Macmillan.The first half of the match had no much action as both teams seemed to settle comfortably. Macmillan came into the second half with energy creating several goal scoring chances, however most of them were lost ,with MTG goalkeeper making some massive saves. MTG scored two fast goals in the 2nd last quarter of the match with Rita  and Lina Joyce having a goal each. Regina Nzai provided both assists with two well taken crosses from the left.

Uweza Women Fc 4-4  Sunderland samba Fc

The season opener at Toi Primary School grounds featured a thrilling match with 8 goals. Sunderland Samba staged a comeback to force a draw with Uweza Women in the high scoring encounter.

Hildana queens Fc 0-0 Kayole Starlets 

The match at Alexander Sports Complex in Mwatate ended in a scoreless draw. Despite both teams' efforts, neither team was able to find the back of the net and had to settle for the draw. 

Makolanders Fc 3-3  Barcelona FC 

The match at Dandora Stadium was a high-scoring affair, with a total of six goals. Makolanders lead 3-2 goals in the first half. Barcelona secured a point with a dramatic late equalizer, despite an uneventful second half. Lucy Njeri, Evamia Nyakha, and Jarnice Otieno each scored for Makolanders, while Calta Nanjala scored twice and Jane Njeri added another goal for Barcelona.

Four  Zone B Matches Postponed to Later Date

• Kakamega Startles Fc  vs Eldoret Falcons Fc | St Maurice Mwira | Mumias 
• Trans Nzoia Falcons Fc vs Fc 105 Nini farm Startles Fc | Top station primary school | Kitale 
• Gene Queens Fc vs Vickers Queens Fc | Uasin Gishu Primary school | Uasin Gishu
• Soccer Assassin's Fc vs Kisii queens Fc | Madira Girls | Vihiga

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