After nearly seven months since the last action was played in the knockout competition, the women's cup made its return this weekend with four quarter-final matches on the cards and eight teams battling to be the first-ever champions of the cup competition. Ulinzi will now be looking on the talents of Sharpshooter Lucy Mukhwana to capitalize on a tantalizing fixture when they face Zetech at Ruaraka grounds, 12p.m today.
Despite the action coming out of the blues with the teams having little time to prepare, coaches from both sides exuded confidence in their team's capabilities to progress to the last four of the competition.
The preliminary stages of the inaugural women's Cup were concluded in February but challenges arising due to the Coronavirus pandemic saw the season forced into a halt as sporting activities were suspended. When action resumed, the country's football governing body elected to continue with the regular league and eventually the playoffs for the Women Premier League and the Division leagues, shelving the Cup matches for later.
Vihiga Queens will also be battling Bunyore Starlets in Mumboha Ground, Luanda at exactly 2p.m today. Fresh from Cecafa glory, Vihiga Queens coach Boniface Nyamunyamu said they will not only be fighting for a win against Bunyore Starlets but the bragging rights in the Vihiga Derby. "We have experienced players who have done well in the league and Cecafa but Bunyore Starlets is also a good team. Their hard work has earned them promotion considering only one slot was at stake in Division One Zone B," said Nyamunyamu.
"This is a derby and because it is the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides, it will illicit a lot of rivalry and that is why we have to begin on a winning note," he added. To seal a spot in the topflight league, Bunyore beat Solasa Stima Queens 3-1 in their second last match of FKF Division One Zone "B" 2020/21 season. Vihiga Queens v Bunyore Starlets winner will play Gaspo or Kayole Starlets in the semi-finals.