Mathare United Women FC Fall To Kibera Soccer Women FC At Police Sacco Stadium
⚽ Result
Kibera Soccer Women FC 1
Mathare United Women FC 0
🏆 Competition
FKF Women Premier League
Away league match
📅 When
Sunday, 27 September 2026
📍 Venue
Police Sacco Stadium (Away)
Mathare United Women FC travelled to Police Sacco Stadium on 27 September 2026 for their league away fixture against Kibera Soccer Women FC, kicking off at 12:00pm in front of a crowd of 100. The match concluded with Kibera Soccer Women FC securing a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to a second-half penalty.
Mathare United Women FC lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, deploying Olive Otwaro in goal. The defensive line consisted of Veronica Nyambura at right back, Immaculate Wangira and Marline Atieno as central defenders, and Wincate Kaari covering the left back position. In midfield, Sharon Juma operated centrally, flanked by Jerrine Adhiambo on the right and Sylvia Otieno on the left. Up front, the attacking trio featured Shalin Otieno on the right wing, Judith Atieno as the central striker, and Iddah Adhiambo on the left wing.
The 4-3-3 setup suggested a balanced approach, with the full-backs expected to support both defence and attack, while the midfield trio aimed to control possession and supply the front three. The wide forwards, Shalin and Iddah, were tasked with stretching the opposition’s defence, creating chances for the central striker Judith Atieno to capitalise on.
The first half saw both teams contesting possession keenly, with neither side able to break the deadlock by the 45-minute mark. The match remained goalless at half-time, with Mathare United Women FC showing glimpses of attacking intent but unable to convert their efforts into clear-cut opportunities.
Shortly after the break, tactical changes were introduced by Mathare United Women FC at the 57th minute. Mitshel Waithera replaced Judith Atieno up front, while Clotilda Auma came on for central midfielder Sharon Juma. These substitutions indicated a shift in strategy, possibly to inject fresh energy and creativity into the midfield and attack.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 68th minute when Kibera Soccer Women FC were awarded a penalty. The visitors’ goalkeeper Olive Otwaro was beaten by a right-footed spot-kick, giving the home side a crucial 1-0 lead. This goal proved decisive in the context of the match.
Mathare United Women FC continued to respond with further tactical substitutions. Faith Atieno came on for left forward Iddah Adhiambo in the 73rd minute, aiming to bolster the attacking threat. Later, at the 85th minute mark, Seline Achieng replaced right midfielder Jerrine Adhiambo, signalling a final attempt to alter the game’s momentum.
Despite these changes, Mathare United Women FC were unable to find an equaliser before the final whistle. Kibera Soccer Women FC held firm to their slender advantage, securing all three points on home soil.
In summary, Mathare United Women FC showed resilience and tactical flexibility throughout the match but ultimately fell short against a determined Kibera Soccer Women FC side who capitalised on their penalty opportunity to claim victory at Police Sacco Stadium.
