Mathare United Women FC Edge Gor Queens FC 1-0 At Makongeni Grounds

Mathare United Women FC travelled to Makongeni Grounds to face Gor Queens FC in a keenly contested league away fixture on 11 October 2025, kicking off at 1:00pm. The match ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Mathare United Women, a result that will boost their league ambitions.

Mathare United Women lined up in a 4-1-3-2 formation, designed to balance defensive solidity with attacking flair. Valentine Khwaka guarded the goal, supported by a back four comprising Brenda Atieno at right back, Mollyne Akinyi and Marline Atieno as central defenders, and Veronica Nyambura on the left. Sharon Juma operated as the lone defensive midfielder, shielding the defence and recycling possession. Ahead of her, Faith Atieno occupied the right attacking midfield role, Sylvia Otieno took the central attacking midfield position, while Seline Achieng featured on the left attacking midfield. Up front, the strike partnership consisted of Rachael Adhiambo on the right and Judith Atieno on the left.

The first half was a cagey affair with both sides probing cautiously but unable to break the deadlock. Mathare United’s defensive shape was compact, with Sharon Juma providing a crucial screen in front of the back four. Gor Queens FC struggled to carve out clear-cut chances against the disciplined visitors. The half-time whistle arrived with the scoreline still goalless.

At the interval, Mathare United made a tactical substitution, replacing right forward Rachael Adhiambo with Mitshel Waithera to inject fresh energy and sharpen their attacking threat. This change paid immediate dividends just six minutes into the second half.

From a corner delivered by right back Brenda Atieno, Marline Atieno unleashed a stunning long-range strike from outside the box that flew past the Gor Queens goalkeeper. The goal was a testament to Marline’s defensive prowess and technical ability, turning defender into match-winner. This strike proved decisive and lifted the visitors’ spirits.

Mathare United continued to control the game’s tempo, and at the hour mark, they made another tactical switch, bringing on Jerrine Adhiambo for left attacking midfielder Seline Achieng. This substitution aimed to maintain attacking impetus while shoring up midfield creativity.

The match’s intensity increased as Gor Queens pushed for an equaliser, but Mathare’s defence remained resolute. However, central defender Mollyne Akinyi was shown a yellow card in the 76th minute for a bad tackle, a reminder of the physical nature of the contest.

In the final moments, injury forced Faith Atieno off the pitch, with Dora Achieng coming on as her replacement in stoppage time. This last change was made to preserve the lead and ensure defensive stability as the clock wound down.

Mathare United Women held firm to secure a vital 1-0 victory on the road. Marline Atieno’s match-winning goal and commanding defensive display earned her the player of the match accolade. The team’s tactical discipline and well-executed substitutions were key factors in overcoming a determined Gor Queens FC side at Makongeni Grounds.