Zetech Sparks ready for Kibera Soccer Ladies showdown in KWPL midweek clash

Zetech Sparks tactician Harriet Fakhir is confident of defeating Kibera Soccer Ladies in their Kenyan Women's Premier League midweek fixture slated for Marist University Grounds.

The students completed the first round of the league in the seventh position with 15 points following their 2-0 win against Kayole Starlets at Zetech University, Mang'u Campus, on Saturday.

Speaking to Citizen Digital ahead of the mouthwatering clash, Harriet, who took over the coaching mantle on September 21, 2024, from his predecessor Bernard Kitolo Nzioki, was fired ahead of the Wednesday match.

"We kicked off the year in style by harvesting maximum points against Kayole, and that was a good gesture.

"I'm happy that there is growth in all our departments, and we have finished the first round having conceded eight goals, which is half of what we conceded last season, and that shows the growth."

"I'm looking forward to a good match against Kibera. Our opponents have improved a lot more so in the last three matches, where they have impressed, and however they maximize their chances will win the fixture. I thank God that I have no injuries or doubts."

A win for Zetech will then rise them to the fifth position with 18 points, four behind the current leaders, Police Bullets, as Vihiga Queens, Ulinzi Starlets, Trinity Starlets, and Kayole Starlets complete the top five with 21, 20, 20,20 and 16 points in that order.

Harriet, however, hinted at their quest to strengthen his side by signing five new players.

"We have embarked on signing five new faces to replace a similar number of students who graduated last year.

“Being a school team, we face challenges of students leaving the club when they complete their courses.

“We want to effectively use this transfer window to ensure we rope in talented players, more so from students who joined recently.

Among the five who graduated last season are Violet Akinyi, defender Dolvine Chiteri, and keeper Yvonne Minage.

"I'm urging my players to keep their heads up and heads high; we have the plan that we have been working on.

"Let's go and give our best and snatch the maximum points. They should not give up at all and always put God first.

I can also add that I have now fully settled in with the team since I replaced Nzioki in 2024, and the players have fit in with my style of play; they know what to do and what to avoid."