NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2026 — On a sun-drenched Saturday afternoon at the Nyayo National Stadium, Elizabeth Mideva produced a masterclass in clinical finishing to lead Ulinzi Starlets to a dominant 3-1 victory over five-time Women’s Premier League champions Vihiga Queens.
The result sends the military side to the top of the FKF Women’s Premier League table, at least temporarily, ahead of the evening kickoff.
The match began with high intensity, and it took only 15 minutes for Ulinzi to break the deadlock. Elizabeth Mideva opened her account for the day, slotting home to give the Starlets a 1-0 lead.
Ulinzi continued to press their advantage, and in the 38th minute, Mideva doubled the lead with a composed finish to bag her brace.
Vihiga Queens, known for their resilience, fought back just before the interval. In the 44th minute, Airin Madalina pulled one back for the champions, making it 2-1 and momentarily shifting the momentum.
However, Mideva had the final say of the half. One minute into stoppage time, she completed her hat-trick, restoring the two-goal cushion and sending Ulinzi into the break with a commanding 3-1 lead.
The second half saw both technical benches turn to their substitutes to influence the game.
Fifteen minutes into the half, Vihiga made a number of changes in an attempt to spark an offensive comeback.
Both sides later opted for double substitutions, with Ulinzi looking to lock down the midfield and Vihiga throwing everything forward.
Despite the fresh legs and two minutes of added time at the death, the Ulinzi defense held firm.
As the final whistle blew, Elizabeth Mideva rightfully walked away with the match ball, her three goals securing a massive statement win for the Starlets.
With this victory, Ulinzi Starlets officially move to the top of the FKF WPL table.
However, their stay at the summit depends entirely on the outcome of the second half of the Nyayo double-header.
Up next, Kenya Police Bullets take on Kibera Soccer Women. The stakes are crystal clear, if the Police Bullets secure a win, they will leapfrog Ulinzi to reclaim their position at the pinnacle of the league.
