Waiguru’s football tournament gets more thrilling as women matches kickoff

Governor Anne Waiguru’s football tournament got into another critical stage on Sunday with the official kickoff of the Women’s League running alongside the ongoing Men’s Pool Stage matches.

Played across various venues, the day brought together energy, competition, and strong messages of inclusion and empowerment for women in sports.

Governor Anne Waiguru, who presided over the launch of the league, reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to supporting all athletes.

The tournament whose theme is “fomu ni futa badala ya kamnyweso’ aims to provide the youth, both male and female, with the opportunity to nurture their talents.

“We want our young girls to also have equal opportunity to play and show that they can keep up with the boys,” she said.

At Mukinduri Primary school ground, Kiaga Starlets FC defeated Gathuthuma FC 3-0 in a thrilling match that marked the start of Pool A women’s fixtures.

Team captain Hellen Nyawira said the team has all it takes to win the tournament.

“We are happy with our match-winning performance today, this performance serves to show that we are fully determined and have our eyes on the prize of 1 million shillings,” she added.

Despite the loss, Gathuthuma FC captain Beatrice Muriuki expressed hope that the team will make a comeback and win remaining matches.

“As team captain I believe that despite our loss, we did our best and the practice has helped, the loss hurts but it is just the beginning of the tournament, so we still have a chance to redeem ourselves,” she added.

Meanwhile, the Men’s League moved into Week 11 with high-stakes matches in all four pools. At Kerugoya Stadium, Baricho FC took on Kiamaina FC while Njegas FC faced Kiranja FC. Mukinduri Grounds saw Gakoigo FC go head-to-head with Kiburu FC. Over at Mwea Prison Ground, the crowd witnessed Jumbo T FC vs Ndindiruku FC, Silencer FC vs Mahigaini FC, and Mwea Prisons FC vs Thiba Stars FC.

Kianyaga Stadium featured Pool C clashes between Kiandai FC and Jubilee followed by Hot Bullet FC against Gathunguri FC. Kagio Primary School Playground hosted Pool D games where Gitoiini FC faced Young Eagles FC and Ngothi FC battled Al-Muslim FC in fierce competition that drew large audiences.