Mathare United Women Edge Diani Queens 1-0 At MYSA Headquarters

Mathare United Women FC hosted Diani Queens at the MYSA Headquarters on 15 November 2025, with kick-off at 2:00pm in a keenly contested league fixture. The home side secured a narrow 1-0 victory after 90 minutes of intense football.

Mathare United Women lined up in a 4-1-3-2 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking flair. The back four consisted of a right defender, two central defenders, and a left defender, providing a structured defensive base. Sitting just ahead of the defence was a central midfielder tasked with breaking up opposition play and linking defence to attack. Ahead of her, three attacking midfielders operated across the right, centre, and left channels, expected to create chances and support the two forwards leading the line. The right and left forwards were charged with stretching the opposition defence and converting opportunities.

The starting eleven featured a goalkeeper guarding the net, a defensive line of four players, a single central midfielder shielding the defence, three attacking midfielders positioned on the right, centre, and left, and two forwards deployed on the right and left flanks.

From the outset, Mathare United Women showed intent to control possession and dictate the tempo. The defensive quartet remained disciplined, effectively stifling Diani Queens’ attacking threats. The lone central midfielder played a pivotal role in disrupting the visitors’ rhythm and recycling possession efficiently.

Throughout the first half, the attacking midfield trio probed the Diani Queens’ defence with clever movement and incisive passing. The right and left forwards combined well with the midfielders, creating pockets of space and testing the opposition goalkeeper. Despite several promising openings, neither side managed to break the deadlock before the half-time whistle.

The second half saw Mathare United Women intensify their pressure, with the attacking midfielders pushing higher up the pitch to support the forwards. This tactical adjustment paid dividends as the home side found a breakthrough. The solitary goal came from a well-worked move involving the attacking midfielders and forwards, culminating in a clinical finish that sent the home fans into raptures.

Defensively, Mathare United Women remained resolute after taking the lead, with the defenders and goalkeeper maintaining concentration to preserve the clean sheet. Diani Queens pressed for an equaliser but were repeatedly thwarted by the home side’s organised backline and midfield cover.

As the match progressed into added time, Mathare United Women held firm, demonstrating composure and tactical discipline to see out the victory. The final whistle confirmed a hard-fought 1-0 win, a result that will boost the team’s confidence in the league campaign.

Veronica Nyambura was named Player of the Match for her outstanding contribution, influencing play both defensively and offensively throughout the contest. Her performance epitomised the team’s collective effort and determination to secure all three points on home soil.