The wait is over — The Iron Ladies are set for a fierce showdown against Royal Starlets this afternoon at Matete Stadium! 💪⚽
Kickoff: 1:00 PM | Let’s paint Matete blue and white! 💙🤍
The Iron Ladies are primed and ready for today’s crucial National Super League fixture against Royal Starlets, a match that carries significant weight as the team looks to maintain their lead at the top of the table. Following last weekend’s thrilling comeback win at Rigoma, the technical bench has introduced several strategic changes to the starting XI aimed at strengthening both structure and momentum.
This week’s training sessions at the Matete Training Grounds were intense, highly tactical, and focused on match-specific preparation. Head Coach Lemmy Easter led the players through high-tempo drills that sharpened pressing, transition play, and composure in the final third. The defensive unit worked on improved coordination and recovery runs, ensuring quick organization whenever possession was lost. Meanwhile, midfielders and forwards engaged in combination exercises designed to enhance creativity, ball rotation, and finishing accuracy ahead of the must-win clash.
A key highlight of the week was the successful return of Super Defender Florence Shivoko (Flo) during full-contact sessions. Having been sidelined with injury for an extended period, Flo impressed the medical and technical teams with her sharpness, physical readiness, and renewed confidence. Her NSL debut today adds experience and solidity to the backline.
In Central defense, Salome Mate (Adesh) showed exceptional discipline during shape-up sessions, seamlessly adapting to the central role held by Cate at Rigoma. Her ability to distribute the ball under pressure and control tempo in scrimmage games convinced the technical bench to slot her into the starting XI.
The camp was also energized by Diana Khalili, who has been outstanding in training, displaying strong ball-carrying abilities and creative instincts. Her inclusion in the first 11 against her immediate former club adds both emotional edge and tactical advantage.
Up front, Shelvin Khangai demonstrated outstanding versatility throughout the week—dominating strength and conditioning sessions, making intelligent runs behind defenders, and showing clinical finishing. Her elevation to the striker position in position #9 is a reward for her hard work and adaptability.
Legendary winger Delphine looked sharper than ever in wide-area drills, consistently beating markers and delivering dangerous crosses. Her return to her preferred #7 position is expected to bring width, pace, and experience to the Iron Ladies’ attacking play.
Team Manager Jeff Mudembei affirmed that the squad is in peak mental and physical condition:
“The girls have trained with purpose all week. The spirit is high, the focus is unmatched, and the commitment is exactly what you want heading into a big game like this.”
With strong preparation, tactical clarity, and a united spirit, the Iron Ladies are fully equipped to deliver another commanding performance at home.
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