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Vihiga Queens, Harambee Starlets the only shining light in dull women’s football

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Vihiga Queens celebrating after beating Ethopia's CBE FC 2-1 during the Inaugural edition of the CAF Women Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers final match at The Moi International Sports Center Kasarani. Sept 9, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

We all forget about some things. It could be leaving doors ajar, or failing to fulfill some resolutions. For football’s governing bodies, it might be the physical and mental welfare of its players. For me, it’s the Kenyan women’s football.

Many fans hardly pay a lot of attention to the local Kenya Women Premier League as they do to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League, which is dominated by Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.

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