Coach Vijago wants Police Bullets to sharpen their finishing in the final stretch of the KWPL

Kenya Police Bullets striker Elizabeth Ochaka celebrated by teammates after scoring a goal in their match/ KENYA POLICE

Kenya Police Bullets head coach David Vijago says his side must sharpen their finishing in the final stretch of the season despite reclaiming top spot in the FKF Women’s Premier League.

Police Bullets reclaimed the summit under lights as Elizabeth Ochaka and Rebecca Okwaro struck late to seal a 2-0 win over Kibera Soccer Women at Nyayo National Stadium—the first time a KWPL match has been played under floodlights. “

We had to make corrections… it’s not a derby, it’s a team I helped build, so there were emotions on both sides, but we had to stay focused and take our chances,” Vijago said. He acknowledged the emotional undertone of facing his former side while insisting the bigger picture remains the title push. “We had the upper hand on my end (Police). It was more of emotions, actually. It’s two ways. They helped me with where I am. So it was not pressure.”

Police Bullets returned to the summit on 46 points, two ahead of Ulinzi Starlets, who had earlier surged to the top following a 3-1 victory over Vihiga Queens at the same venue.

The evening clash began cautiously, with both sides struggling to find rhythm under the lights. Possession changed hands frequently, with misplaced passes dominating a tightly contested first half that ended goalless.

Kibera’s Anna Arusi picked up the first booking after a late challenge, reflecting the physical edge of the encounter. Police grew into the game after the break, stretching play through the flanks, while Kibera remained direct, constantly searching for Esse Akida upfront, though the final deliveries lacked precision.

The breakthrough came in the 61st minute when captain Ochaka unleashed a powerful strike past the goalkeeper to hand Police a deserved lead. Kibera pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but in stoppage time, Okwaro sealed the result in the 94th minute, weaving through the defence before calmly slotting home to secure all three points.

Despite the defeat, Kibera head coach George Okalo remained forward-looking. “Thanks to God for this far and to FKF for stepping up with such facilities, it’s a big moment for women’s football,” Okalo said.

He admitted disappointment with the result while underlining the team’s growth trajectory. “We didn’t have a good pre-season, we even struggled near relegation, but now the players are understanding the system, and I’m sure next season this will be a team to watch. We are learning the modern game, dealing with pressure, and I’m proud of my goalkeeper and how far she has come,” he added.

Forward Akida echoed the optimism, emphasising belief and long-term ambition. “I thank God for the opportunity. We played as we trained, and I’m proud of the team. This platform is important for us and for women’s football in the country. Better is yet to come; we need to stay positive and never give up,” she said. She also pointed to the growing exposure from international engagements as a motivating factor.

Earlier, Ulinzi Starlets kept their title ambitions firmly on track with a 3-1 win over Vihiga Queens, powered by a first-half hat-trick from Elizabeth Mideva. Her goals in the 15th, 41st and 46th minutes put the contest beyond reach, despite Airin Madalina’s response for Vihiga.

The double-header results set up a gripping finale to the season, with Police Bullets holding a narrow advantage at the top while Ulinzi Starlets maintain pressure.