The
Nairobi-based side has opened a sizeable gap at the summit of the
standings after winning all four of their opening matches in the second
round.
The impressive streak has liftedMathareWomen
to 40 points and handed them a comfortable 10-point cushion over
second-placed AFC Leopardess, strengthening their credentials as serious
contenders for promotion.
Head coach Ann Aluoch said the strong
run reflects the team’s discipline and commitment, but cautioned that
the challenge now lies in maintaining the same intensity as the season
enters its decisive phase.
“It is good that we have started the second leg positively and opened a ten-point gap above the second-place team,” said Aluoch.
“The pressure usually comes with maintaining the momentum and staying at the top, but we’re focused,” she added.
MathareWomen
have been among the most consistent sides in the competition this
season, building their campaign on tactical discipline and squad depth.
Earlier
in the campaign, the team enjoyed an unbeaten first leg, collecting nine wins and a draw from ten matches, firmly placing them at
the summit of the standings.
The club’s impressive form has
largely been attributed to improved squad cohesion and the integration
of new signings, with the technical bench and management repeatedly
stressing that promotion back to the FKF Women’s Premier League remains
the ultimate objective.
With the league scheduled to take a brief
break next weekend, Aluoch revealed that the team will remain active
during the pause, having arranged a friendly match against a Division
One side.
According to the tactician, the friendly will allow the
technical bench to rotate players, evaluate squad depth and maintain
match sharpness ahead of the final stretch of fixtures.
“We want
to keep the players competitive even during the break. The friendly will
help us assess the squad and sharpen our tactical approach before the
league resumes,” she noted.
Despite the commanding lead, the coach
acknowledged that the title race is far from settled, warning that
rivals could still close the gap if they improve their form in the
remaining fixtures.
For now, however,MathareWomen
remain firmly in control of their destiny as they continue their push to
finish the season at the top and secure a return to the country’s
top-tier women’s league.
