Homa Bay is celebrating tonight after Gideon Starlets earned a famous promotion to the FKF Women Premier League, edging Bandari Queens 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Police Sacco Stadium.
After 90 cagey minutes of regular time ended goalless, both sides were left to settle matters from the spot in a nervy shootout. In the end, it was the Starlets who held their nerve, converting four of their five penalties while Bandari Queens faltered.
Head coach Silas Wesechere was full of praise for his side after the final whistle, hailing their resilience and determination to reach the top flight.
Gideon Starlets earned their playoff spot after finishing second in the Women’s National Super League Zone B, an impressive campaign that saw them claim 12 wins from 21 matches. Now, they take their place among Kenya’s elite women’s football clubs, ready to write a new chapter in their history.
A huge congratulations to Gideon Starlets — welcome to the FKF Women Premier League! 🏆⚽✨
