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Top 10 Standout Players of the Kenyan Women's League's First Half - Part 2

Author: Enos MaremwaTue Feb 04 2025

Kenyan women’s football is thriving with exceptional talent, from Naomi Masinde’s creativity at Barcelona Ladies SC to Faith Mboya’s goal-scoring prowess for Sunderland Samba. Violet Akinyi’s physicality, Becky Okwaro’s clinical finishing, and Lavender Abongo’s heroic saves further highlight the depth of skill. With rising stars like Joan Ogolla and seasoned players like Fasila Adhiambo, the future of the sport shines brightly.


NAOMI MASINDE- BARCELONA LADIES SC

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Naomi is, a central attacking midfielder who has been shining with the Barcelona Ladies SC. Tasked with the creativity of the team, he has 6 assists to her name as she has scored 8 goals on the run. The skilful midfielder runs the show for her side, with the combination of Calta, the side proves to be hard to play against as the duo has formed a solidifying partnership.

 BRACKISIDES ITAMBO “BISHOP “ - BUNGOMA QUEENS

 

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The Mwira girls alumni have been in fine form since crossing over from Bunyore Starlets. The winger has settled well in the Sangalo-based institute. A winger who always troubled the fullbacks with his prowess in 1v1.

VIOLET AKINYI - ZTECH SPARKS 

 

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Up-front in the final third, Ztech Sparks depend on Violet's goals. Her physicality is what gives her an edge while contesting for duels.


FAITH MBOYA - SUNDERLAND SAMBA.

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The red-hot goal poacher has been on an impressive run. In Front of the goal, she proves to be a no nonsense player who always converts chances for fun. Leading goalscorer in WNSL with 15 goals.

BECKY OKWARO - KENYA POLICE BULLETS

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Becky is known for her goal-scoring ability. She's one of the players who are on the chase of the golden boots this season as she's the leading goalscorer for the law enforcers side with nine goals. Becky's style of play replicates that of a false nine who always drop deep to influence the play from deep. She also tends to rotate with the winger. 

 

FASILA ADHIAMBO “KAMAMA” - Ulinzi Starlet

 

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The Harambee Starlets international is a player who makes the military side shine. An attacking midfielder who plays as #10 role aiding the team with creativity in the final third.

LAVENDER ABONGO - KISPED QUEENS

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A traditional goalkeeper who has pulled out tremendous saves to help her side secure some vital points. Lavender's performance has enabled the league newbies not to concede much.
CYNTHIA AKINYI  - KISUMU ALL STARLETS

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“The pass master” is how she is popularly known. With an armband, the Skipper has been leading with examples. A box-to-box midfielder who thrives well in the tight space. She anchors the defence as she offers some creativity in the final third.
 

NURU HADIMA - KAYOLE STARLETS.

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The former Gaspo women's player is enjoying life with the slum girls. She has been a key figure for the Kayole Starlets in their quest for promotion. With 935 minutes in the tank, she's the second player who has featured for the slum girls most. Has two assists and two goals
 

JOAN OGOLLA - KAKAMEGA STARLETS

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A promising talent with high ceilings. Just 16 years of age, the Mwira JSS girl is already etching her name in the history books of Kenyan women's football.