NAIROBI, Kenya — The 2025-2026 Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League (FKFWPL) season resumes this weekend with a high-stakes title chase, as powerhouse clubs Vihiga Queens and Kenya Police Bullets FC are locked in a dead heat at the top of the league table. Both teams enter Match Week 5 with nine points each, with Vihiga Queens holding a slim advantage on goal difference, setting the stage for a fiercely contested rivalry that could define the season.

Vihiga Queens, the four-time league winners, are scheduled to play Ulinzi Starlets on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Moi Stadium in Kisumu. The Legacy Makers, as Vihiga are known, have demonstrated formidable form, securing three consecutive wins and scoring 12 goals while conceding only one. Their upcoming match is a renewal of the 2023 final, promising a tactical and intense encounter that will be critical for their campaign to reclaim the championship.

On the same day at the same venue, defending champions Kenya Police Bullets will face Kisumu Allstarlets at 1:00 PM EAT. The Bullets are coming off a commanding 6-0 victory over Gideon Starlets on November 1, 2025, a match that showcased their offensive depth with Ugandan international Margaret Kunihira scoring a hat-trick. Coached by Beldine Odemba, who also manages the national team Harambee Starlets, the police side has shown no signs of slowing down in their title defense.

A Rivalry Solidified

The rivalry between Vihiga Queens and Kenya Police Bullets has become a central narrative in Kenyan women's football. The competition intensified when Police Bullets clinched the 2024/25 league title, ending Vihiga's era of dominance. The rivalry was further fueled during the recent transfer window when Police Bullets signed key Vihiga players, including defender Emily Moranga and winger Norah Ann, significantly strengthening their squad for both domestic and continental competitions.

Both teams have represented Kenya on the continental stage in the CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers, adding an international dimension to their domestic contest. In September 2025, Kenya Police Bullets reached the semi-finals of the regional qualifiers, demonstrating their strength beyond the national league.

The Challengers and Broader Context

While the spotlight is on the top two, other teams are also making their mark. Ulinzi Starlets, Vihiga's next opponent, remain unbeaten and secured their first win of the season with a 4-0 victory over Kisped Queens in October. They currently sit just behind the leaders and are a formidable force, having lost only once to Vihiga Queens in the opening game of the 2024/25 season.

Kisumu Allstarlets, who will face the formidable Police Bullets, have had a challenging start to the season. After narrowly avoiding relegation last season, the team has been working to strengthen its attack, a weakness identified by head coach Juma Said. Their recent 2-0 loss to Kayole Starlets underscores the challenge they face against the league's top offensive side.

Other fixtures this weekend include Bungoma Queens hosting Kayole Starlets and Soccer Assassins playing against Kibera Soccer Women. These matches are crucial for all teams as the league table begins to take shape, with every point vital in the quest for the title or the fight against relegation.

As the season progresses, the neck-and-neck race between Vihiga Queens and Kenya Police Bullets provides a compelling storyline for Kenyan football fans. The tactical decisions of coaches Boniface Nyamunyamu (Vihiga Queens) and Beldine Odemba (Kenya Police Bullets), combined with the on-pitch execution of their star-studded squads, will determine the ultimate victor in this captivating battle for the FKFWPL crown.