The Players

The Iron Ladies Players

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The Iron Ladies WNSL Squad Season 2025/26

Goal Keepers

Name: Josephine Simiyu

Nickname: Kenya1 Jersey No.: 1 Position: Goalkeeper Height: 6’0 Age: 20 Favourite Team: Manchester United Birthday: 15th December 2004

The wall between the posts, commanding presence, and fearless saves – meet our shot-stopper Josephine “Kenya1” Simiyu

Name: Hellen Masika

Nickname: Rinasha Jersey No.: 21 Position: Goalkeeper/ Defender Height: 6’0 Age: 22 Favourite Team: Arsenal Birthday: 7th November 2003

Strong, versatile, and full of energy – meet Hellen “Rinasha” Masika, a powerhouse ready to shine in the 2025/26 season

Name: Abuti Centrine

Nickname: Centy Jersey No.: 21 Position: Goalkeeper Height: 6’0 Age: 24 Favourite Team: Liverpool Birthday: 2nd April 2001

Strong, versatile, and full of energy – meet Centrine “Centy” Abuty, a powerhouse ready to shine in the 2025/26 season

Defenders

Name: Faith Bennett

Nickname: Fay

Jersey No.: 15

Position: Defender (Captain)

Height: 5’2”

Age: 22

Favourite Team: Chelsea

Birthday: 28th January 2003

⚽ Leading from the back, fearless in defense, and inspiring on and off the pitch – meet our Captain, Faith “Fay” Bennett

Name: Florence Vakhoya

Nickname: Flo

Jersey No.: 19

Position: Fullback (Right & Left – 2,3)

Age: 21

Favourite Team: Chelsea

Role Model: Palmer

Birthday: 12th October 2004

💨 Speed, discipline, and tactical awareness – meet Florence “Flo” Vakhoya, our dynamic fullback ready to lock down the flanks this season 💙⚽

Name: Lucy Makokha

Nickname: Mbe Ingoma

Jersey No.: 5

Position: Left Back (3)

Height: 5’4

Age: 20

Favourite Team: Chelsea

Birthday: 24th April 2005

🛡️ Solid in defense, quick on recovery, and fearless on the left flank – meet Lucy “Mbe Ingoma” Makokha, our rising star in the backline 💙

Name: Catherine Opaye

Nickname: Cate

Jersey No.: 14

Position: Defender

Height: 5’2

Age: 20

Favourite Team: Manchester United

Birthday: 28th August 2005

🛡️ Calm under pressure and strong in tackles – meet Catherine “Cate” Opaye, a reliable defender bringing resilience and grit to the backline 🔴⚫

Name: Salome Mate

Nickname: Adelaide

Jersey No.: 6

Position: Defender

Height: 5’7

Age: 20

Favourite Team: Manchester United

Birthday: 4th August 2005

🛡️ Calm under pressure and strong in tackles – meet Salome “Adelaide” Mate, a reliable defender bringing resilience and grit to the backline 🔴⚫

Name: Dezinavell Shijiri

Nickname: Dezi

Jersey No.: 11

Position: Defender

Height: 5’0

Age: 21

Favourite Team: Chelsea

Birthday: 19th April 2004

🛡️ Composed, strong, and always ready to protect the backline – meet Dezinavell “Dezi” Shijiri, our dependable defensive force 💙⚽

Mid Fielders

Name: Mishael Khasoha

Nickname: Mishy

Jersey No.: 6

Position: Midfielder

Height: 6’0

Age: 24

Favourite Team: Manchester United

Birthday: 5th November 2001

🎯 Vision, control, and creativity in the middle of the park – meet Mishael “Mishy” Khasoha, the engine driving our midfield this season 🔴⚫⚽

Name: Viola Khalai

Nickname: Shosh

Jersey No.: 8

Position: Attacking Midfield

Height: 5’0

Age: 22

Favourite Team: Kenya Police Bullets

Birthday: 18th April 2003

⚡ Skillful, creative, and always a step ahead – meet Viola “Shosh” Khalai, our attacking midfield spark ready to unlock defenses this season 💫⚽

Name: Melvin Omuhindah

Nickname: Meloh

Jersey No.: 18

Position: Utility Player

Height: 5’5”

Age: 22

Favourite Team: Manchester City

Birthday: 1st January 2003

🔧 Versatile, adaptable, and reliable wherever she’s needed – meet Melvin “Meloh” Omuhindah, our all-rounder bringing depth and strength to the squad 🔵⚽

Name: Prudence Khayeri

Nickname: Puru

Jersey No.: 4

Position: Attacking Midfielder

Height: 5’4

Age: 23

Favourite Team: Manchester United

Birthday: 22nd May 2002

🎨 Creative, decisive, and a constant attacking threat – meet Prudence “Puru” Khayeri, our midfield maestro ready to drive the team forward 🔴⚫⚽

Name: Faith Nambuye

Nickname: Fay

Jersey No.: 12

Position: Attacking Midfielder

Height: 5’2

Age: 26

Favourite Team: Manchester United

Birthday: 2nd Jan 1999

Creative. Fearless. Full of flair — Fay is the heartbeat of our attack, – meet Faith “Fay” Nambuye always ready to make magic happen on the pitch! ⚽✨

Name: Suzette Oletsa

Nickname: Sue

Jersey No.: 10

Position: Utility Player

Height: —

Age: 21

Favourite Team: Manchester United

Birthday: 28th August 2004

💪 Versatile, fearless, and always dependable – meet Suzette “Sue” Oletsa, a utility talent ready to make her mark across the pitch 🔴⚫⚽

Name: Diana Khalili

Nickname: Turner

Jersey No.: 9

Position: Utility Player

Height: 5’7

Age: 21

Favourite Team: Manchester United

Birthday: 30th January 2004

⚡ Dynamic, flexible, and always ready to step up – meet Diana “Turner” Khalili, our versatile force who brings balance and strength to the squad 🔴⚫

Name: Flora Akosa

Nickname: Floh

Jersey No.: 16

Position: Utility Player

Height: 5’4

Age: 23

Favourite Team: Manchester United

Birthday: 2nd January 2002

💥 Reliable, versatile, and always ready to fight for the badge – meet Flora “Floh” Akosa, a utility powerhouse who adds depth and strength to the squad 🔴⚫⚽

Name: Shelvin Khangai

Nickname: Shelvo

Jersey No.: 3

Position: Utility Player

Height: 5’0

Age: 21

Favourite Team: Manchester United

Birthday: 1st January 2004

⚔️ Strong at the back and lethal up front – meet Shelvin “Shelvo” Khangai, a versatile talent ready to shine both in defense and attack 🔴⚫⚽

Strikers

Name: Diana Stanley

Nickname: Dayo

Jersey No.: 12

Position: Left Winger (11)

Height: 5’1

Age: 19

Favourite Team: Chelsea

Birthday: 21st December 2005

⚡ Fast, skillful, and fearless on the wing – meet Diana “Dayo” Stanley, our young attacking threat ready to light up the flanks this season 💙⚽

Name: Esther Nanzala

Nickname: Cancedo

Jersey No.: 13

Position: Left Winger (11)

Height: 5’1

Age: 20

Favourite Team: Chelsea

Birthday: 13th December 2004

💫 Agile, skillful, and always dangerous down the flank – meet Esther “Cancedo” Nanzala, our explosive winger ready to light up the 2025/26 season 💙⚽

Name: Delphine Wanyonyi

Nickname: Delyne

Jersey No.: 7

Position: Right Winger (7)

Height: 6’0

Age: 21

Favourite Team: —

Birthday: 7th March 2004

⚡ Tall, fast, and fearless on the flank – meet Delphine “Delyne” Wanyonyi, our exciting wide attacker ready to stretch defenses this season ⚽🔥

Name: Nicoline Hawi

Nickname: Nicole

Jersey No.: 17

Position: Forward

Height: 5’2

Age: 22

Favourite Team: Manchester United

Birthday: 24th December 2002

⚽ Sharp, determined, and always looking for goals – meet Nicoline “Nicole” Hawi, our forward ready to strike fear into defenses 🔴⚫

The Iron Ladies Div 1 Squad Season 2024/25

Josephine Simiyu aka Jossy

Goalkeeper

Our “keeper” is perhaps one of the most important iron lady on the field because she serves as the last line of defense for The Iron Ladies squad. She is smart, has good reflexes, and has the ability to make good quick decisions. While as a keeper her main objective is to prevent the other team from scoring goals, she also serve as the first line of attack of The Iron Ladies by distributing the ball after it has been saved.
Unlike the other players, she is in a very physical position, meaning to prevent a goal, she will use everything she has: body, head, legs, feet and hands.

Wilkster Ingasiani aka Willy

Goalkeeper

Our second “keeper” just like our first keeper she is perhaps one of the most important iron lady on the field because she serves as the last line of defense for The Iron Ladies squad. She is smart, has good reflexes, and has the ability to make good quick decisions. While as a keeper her main objective is to prevent the other team from scoring goals, she also serve as the first line of attack of The Iron Ladies by distributing the ball after it has been saved.
Unlike the other players, she is in a very physical position, meaning to prevent a goal, she will use everything she has: body, head, legs, feet and hands.

Esther Masibo

Goalkeeper

Our second “keeper” just like our first keeper she is perhaps one of the most important iron lady on the field because she serves as the last line of defense for The Iron Ladies squad. She is smart, has good reflexes, and has the ability to make good quick decisions. While as a keeper her main objective is to prevent the other team from scoring goals, she also serve as the first line of attack of The Iron Ladies by distributing the ball after it has been saved.
Unlike the other players, she is in a very physical position, meaning to prevent a goal, she will use everything she has: body, head, legs, feet and hands.

Night Motochi aka Fey

Defender (Sweeper & Central Back)

She is the Iron Ladies Captain and most trusted central defender, she is the most critical defender on the field after our keeper. She positions herself to protect the keeper and in time of need she is in line close to the keeper. Her main job as the central defender is to protect the center of the field by preventing players from getting the ball there. She is tasked with intercepting passes, tackling attackers, blocking shots, stealing the ball in one-on-one situations and much more.

As central defender she doesn’t always have huge roles offensively, but she does play a role when it comes to gaining and keeping possession. She is able to possess the ball, and make passes to the attackers after she steal or intercept the opposing team’s passes.

Robai Tondo

Defender (Sweeper & Central Back)

She is one the Iron Ladies most trusted central defenders, she is a critical defender on the field after our keeper. She positions herself to protect the keeper and in time of need she is in line close to the keeper. Her main job as the central defender is to protect the center of the field by preventing players from getting the ball there. She is tasked with intercepting passes, tackling attackers, blocking shots, stealing the ball in one-on-one situations and much more.

As central defender she doesn’t always have huge roles offensively, but she does play a role when it comes to gaining and keeping possession. She is able to possess the ball, and make passes to the attackers after she steal or intercept the opposing team’s passes.

Esther Khaendi Jones aka Lulu

Defender / Striker

With her ability to play in any defensive position and also has a strong ability in any striking position. Her main playing position being the defense of the Iron Ladies, she positions herself on the the right spot at the right time. She possess a good amount of athleticism and stamina. Her main job is to defend the opposing team’s. Just like all our Backs she has really quick feet and plays with physicality. Oftentimes she is put in one-on-one situations where she must take the ball, force a pass or she might risk putting their keeper in a compromising situation, however she is an Iron lady she keeps her keeper safe.

Eunice Mmboga

Midfielder

With her ability to play in any mid field position and also has a strong ability in the central mid field position plus the wings. Her main playing position being the central midfield. She positions herself on the the right spot at the right time. She possesses a good amount of athleticism and stamina. Just like all our mid’s she has really quick feet and plays with physicality.

She is also involved on offensive strategies, actively participating in various initiatives and campaigns aimed at achieving success on the field, collaborating closely with her team mates to develop innovative tactics that not only enhance performance but also foster a spirit of team work and competitive play among her peers.

Florence Vakhoya Shivoko aka Flo

Defender

With her ability to play in any wing defensive position and also has a strong ability in the wings. Her main playing position being the defense of the Iron Ladies, she positions herself on the the right spot at the right time. She possess a good amount of athleticism and stamina. Her main job is to defend the opposing team’s. Just like all our Backs she has really quick feet and plays with physicality. Oftentimes she is put in one-on-one situations where she must take the ball, force a pass or she might risk putting their keeper in a compromising situation, however she is an Iron lady she keeps her keeper safe.

She is also involved on offensive. As a right-back she will join the offensive attack if her team is attacking the right side of the field, and as a left back she will join if the attack is on the left side of the field.

Eunice Muhonja aka Euny

Defender (Sweeper & Central Back)

She is one the Iron Ladies most trusted central defenders, she is a critical defender on the field after our keeper. She positions herself to protect the keeper and in time of need she is in line close to the keeper. Her main job as the central defender is to protect the center of the field by preventing players from getting the ball there. She is tasked with intercepting passes, tackling attackers, blocking shots, stealing the ball in one-on-one situations and much more.

As central defender she doesn’t always have huge roles offensively, but she does play a role when it comes to gaining and keeping possession. She is able to possess the ball, and make passes to the attackers after she steal or intercept the opposing team’s passes.

Martha Mukoa Tondo

Defensive Midfielder / Winger

As our defensive midfielders she is smart, physical and has good stamina. Her main role is to slow down the opposition from attacking the middle of the field, and gaining possession. She does this by tackling attackers, gaining possession of loose balls, and forcing the ball laterally as opposed to allowing attackers to attack down the center of the field.

She also possesses high knowledge offensively on the wings, as a defensive midfielder she is also a solid passer. While it’s unlikely a defensive midfielder will score a goal, she does scores goals for the Iron Ladies and she plays a huge role in advancing the ball into the defense’s territory. As a midfielder she often use a forward pass, which is a pass that goes through the opposing team’s midfielders that puts the offense in good position. She has the type of pass that boasts of pin point accuracy. She is also talented on the wings at any given time.

Jeridah Adam aka Njeri

Defensive Midfielder

As our defensive midfielders she is smart, physical and has good stamina. Her main role is to slow down the opposition from attacking the middle of the field, and gaining possession. She does this by tackling attackers, gaining possession of loose balls, and forcing the ball laterally as opposed to allowing attackers to attack down the center of the field.

She also possesses high knowledge offensively on the wings, as a defensive midfielder she is also a solid passer. While it’s unlikely a defensive midfielder will score a goal, she does scores goals for the Iron Ladies and she plays a huge role in advancing the ball into the defense’s territory. As a midfielder she often use a forward pass, which is a pass that goes through the opposing team’s midfielders that puts the offense in good position. She has the type of pass that boasts of pin point accuracy.

Lilian Koi Liambiala aka Faruu

Central Midfielder

As the Iron Ladies central midfielder she is the center between defense and attacking with major responsibilities on both offense and defense. She positions herself in the center of the field. Offensively, as one of the midfielders they are responsible for controlling the offense at times. They often dictate the speed and pace of the game. They also bring the ball from the back, and put it in play for their offense.

Central midfielders potentially sprint more than any other player on the field. They possess stamina, speed, great passing skills, tact, good dribbling, and excellent footwork. Defensively, our central midfielders do a variety of things depending on the defensive formation, including dropping back to help protect the goal. Other times they have to push up and put pressure on the ball-carrier.

Jentrix Lusomo

Central Midfielder

As the Iron Ladies central midfielder she is the center between defense and attacking with major responsibilities on both offense and defense. She positions herself in the center of the field. Offensively, as one of the midfielders they are responsible for controlling the offense at times. They often dictate the speed and pace of the game. They also bring the ball from the back, and put it in play for their offense.

Central midfielders potentially sprint more than any other player on the field. They possess stamina, speed, great passing skills, tact, good dribbling, and excellent footwork. Defensively, our central midfielders do a variety of things depending on the defensive formation, including dropping back to help protect the goal. Other times they have to push up and put pressure on the ball-carrier.

Shaylyn Ludvian

Midfielder / Winger

As our defensive midfielders she is smart, physical and has good stamina. Her main role is to slow down the opposition from attacking the middle of the field, and gaining possession. She does this by tackling attackers, gaining possession of loose balls, and forcing the ball laterally as opposed to allowing attackers to attack down the center of the field.

She also possesses high knowledge offensively on the wings, as a defensive midfielder she is also a solid passer. While it’s unlikely a defensive midfielder will score a goal, she does scores goals for the Iron Ladies and she plays a huge role in advancing the ball into the defense’s territory. As a midfielder she often use a forward pass, which is a pass that goes through the opposing team’s midfielders that puts the offense in good position. She has the type of pass that boasts of pin point accuracy. She is also talented on the wings at any given time.

Betronila Andati aka Betty

Central Midfielder

As the Iron Ladies central midfielder she is the center between defense and attacking with major responsibilities on both offense and defense. She positions herself in the center of the field. Offensively, as one of the midfielders they are responsible for controlling the offense at times. They often dictate the speed and pace of the game. They also bring the ball from the back, and put it in play for their offense.

Central midfielders potentially sprint more than any other player on the field. They possess stamina, speed, great passing skills, tact, good dribbling, and excellent footwork. Defensively, our central midfielders do a variety of things depending on the defensive formation, including dropping back to help protect the goal. Other times they have to push up and put pressure on the ball-carrier.

Faith Masai

Central Midfielder

As the Iron Ladies central midfielder she is the center between defense and attacking with major responsibilities on both offense and defense. She positions herself in the center of the field. Offensively, as one of the midfielders they are responsible for controlling the offense at times. They often dictate the speed and pace of the game. They also bring the ball from the back, and put it in play for their offense.

Central midfielders potentially sprint more than any other player on the field. They possess stamina, speed, great passing skills, tact, good dribbling, and excellent footwork. Defensively, our central midfielders do a variety of things depending on the defensive formation, including dropping back to help protect the goal. Other times they have to push up and put pressure on the ball-carrier.

Delyne Nelima aka Delphine

Winger

She is one of the two wingers on the Iron Ladies squad. As one of our wingers she is positioned along the left and right touch lines of the field. Our wingers main goals are spacing, creating scoring opportunities for others, pushing the ball up the field, and scoring themselves. Our wingers position themselves on the touch lines to create space naturally.

A lot of scoring in football comes from the middle of the field, but most of those assists come from our wingers. Our Wingers are really good all around players. They’re skilled passers, have great footwork, solid shooting skills, stamina, speed and are able to handle the ball well. Our wingers travel along the boundary, dribbling the ball and looking for good pass entries for others in the middle of the field.

Nicole Hawi Muteshi

Winger / Striker

She is one of the two wingers on the Iron Ladies squad and also doubles up as a striker. She is good in the wings and striking. As one of our wingers she is positioned along the left and right touch lines of the field. Our wingers main goals are spacing, creating scoring opportunities for others, pushing the ball up the field, and scoring themselves. Our wingers position themselves on the touch lines to create space naturally.

A lot of scoring in football comes from the middle of the field, but most of those assists come from our wingers. Our Wingers are really good all around players. They’re skilled passers, have great footwork, solid shooting skills, stamina, speed and are able to handle the ball well. Our wingers travel along the boundary, dribbling the ball and looking for good pass entries for others in the middle of the field.

As a striker she poses the biggest threat to the opposing team’s keeper. Our strikers position themselves deep in the opponent’s territory, right outside of the opposing team’s penalty box. Our strikers are often the best all-around shooters on our team with a main objective of scoring goals. Unlike other positions in our team, our strikers don’t hold defensive responsibilities, our strikers have stamina, and good dribbling ability but most of all they are skilled and efficient shooters.

Patience Nechesa aka Rash

Winger / Striker

She is one of the two wingers on the Iron Ladies squad and also doubles up as a striker. She is good in the wings and striking. As one of our wingers she is positioned along the left and right touch lines of the field. Our wingers main goals are spacing, creating scoring opportunities for others, pushing the ball up the field, and scoring themselves. Our wingers position themselves on the touch lines to create space naturally.

A lot of scoring in football comes from the middle of the field, but most of those assists come from our wingers. Our Wingers are really good all around players. They’re skilled passers, have great footwork, solid shooting skills, stamina, speed and are able to handle the ball well. Our wingers travel along the boundary, dribbling the ball and looking for good pass entries for others in the middle of the field.

As a striker she poses the biggest threat to the opposing team’s keeper. Our strikers position themselves deep in the opponent’s territory, right outside of the opposing team’s penalty box. Our strikers are often the best all-around shooters on our team with a main objective of scoring goals. Unlike other positions in our team, our strikers don’t hold defensive responsibilities, our strikers have stamina, and good dribbling ability but most of all they are skilled and efficient shooters.

Christine

Midfielder

As the Iron Ladies central midfielder she is the center between defense and attacking with major responsibilities on both offense and defense. She positions herself in the center of the field. Offensively, as one of the midfielders they are responsible for controlling the offense at times. They often dictate the speed and pace of the game. They also bring the ball from the back, and put it in play for their offense.

Central midfielders potentially sprint more than any other player on the field. They possess stamina, speed, great passing skills, tact, good dribbling, and excellent footwork. Defensively, our central midfielders do a variety of things depending on the defensive formation, including dropping back to help protect the goal. Other times they have to push up and put pressure on the ball-carrier.

Aka Messi

Central Midfielder

As the Iron Ladies central midfielder she is the center between defense and attacking with major responsibilities on both offense and defense. She positions herself in the center of the field. Offensively, as one of the midfielders they are responsible for controlling the offense at times. They often dictate the speed and pace of the game. They also bring the ball from the back, and put it in play for their offense.

Central midfielders potentially sprint more than any other player on the field. They possess stamina, speed, great passing skills, tact, good dribbling, and excellent footwork. Defensively, our central midfielders do a variety of things depending on the defensive formation, including dropping back to help protect the goal. Other times they have to push up and put pressure on the ball-carrier.

Viola Khalai aka Shosh

Central Midfielder

As the Iron Ladies central midfielder she is the center between defense and attacking with major responsibilities on both offense and defense. She positions herself in the center of the field. Offensively, as one of the midfielders they are responsible for controlling the offense at times. They often dictate the speed and pace of the game. They also bring the ball from the back, and put it in play for their offense.

Central midfielders potentially sprint more than any other player on the field. They possess stamina, speed, great passing skills, tact, good dribbling, and excellent footwork. Defensively, our central midfielders do a variety of things depending on the defensive formation, including dropping back to help protect the goal. Other times they have to push up and put pressure on the ball-carrier.

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Defender (Sweeper & Central Back)

She is one the Iron Ladies central defenders, she is a critical defender on the field after our keeper. She positions herself to protect the keeper and in time of need she is in line close to the keeper. Her main job as the central defender is to protect the center of the field by preventing players from getting the ball there. She is tasked with intercepting passes, tackling attackers, blocking shots, stealing the ball in one-on-one situations and much more.

As central defender she doesn’t always have huge roles offensively, but she does play a role when it comes to gaining and keeping possession. She is able to possess the ball, and make passes to the attackers after she steal or intercept the opposing team’s passes.

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Central Midfielder

As the Iron Ladies central midfielder she is the center between defense and attacking with major responsibilities on both offense and defense. She positions herself in the center of the field. Offensively, as one of the midfielders they are responsible for controlling the offense at times. They often dictate the speed and pace of the game. They also bring the ball from the back, and put it in play for their offense.

Central midfielders potentially sprint more than any other player on the field. They possess stamina, speed, great passing skills, tact, good dribbling, and excellent footwork. Defensively, our central midfielders do a variety of things depending on the defensive formation, including dropping back to help protect the goal. Other times they have to push up and put pressure on the ball-carrier.