Mathare United Women Dominate Macmillan Queens 5-0

Mathare United Women FC faced off against Macmillan Queens in a league away match at the Ziwani Grounds on 11 January 2025, with kick-off at 12:00pm. The match concluded with a resounding 5-0 victory for Mathare United, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the encounter.

Mathare United adopted a 4-4-1-1 formation, which allowed them to maintain a strong defensive line while providing ample support for their attacking play. Olive Otwaro stood firm in goal, while the back four consisted of Faria Ngadira and Dora Achieng as the right and left defenders, respectively, with Brenda Atieno and Marline Atieno anchoring the central defence. The midfield was composed of Beverlyne Awuor on the right, Seline Achieng and Immaculate Awuor in central roles, and Veronica Nyambura on the left. Jerrine Adhiambo played just behind the lone striker, Iddah Adhiambo, who led the line with pace and skill.

The scoring opened in the 30th minute when Brenda Atieno struck a stunning direct free-kick from outside the box, curling the ball into the net with her right foot. This early goal set the tone for Mathare United's dominance as they continued to press forward. Just two minutes later, Veronica Nyambura doubled the lead with a long-range strike, expertly assisted by Beverlyne Awuor, who delivered a precise long pass that found Nyambura in space.

As the first half drew to a close, Mathare United maintained their two-goal advantage, heading into the break with a commanding performance. The second half commenced with renewed energy, and within a minute of the restart, Jerrine Adhiambo added a third goal for Mathare United. She capitalised on a short pass from Beverlyne Awuor, slotting the ball home from close range to further extend the lead.

In the 56th minute, Mathare United made a double substitution, bringing on Faith Atieno for Immaculate Awuor and Nestley Nanjala for Faria Ngadira, aiming to inject fresh legs into the midfield. The changes proved effective as Jerrine Adhiambo struck again in the 65th minute, scoring her second goal of the match with another close-range effort, this time assisted by Faith Atieno.

As the match progressed, Christine Njeri entered the fray in the 85th minute, replacing Iddah Adhiambo, as Mathare United looked to maintain their momentum. The scoring was capped off in injury time when Christine Njeri found the back of the net, converting a short pass from Jerrine Adhiambo to score from close range, sealing a comprehensive 5-0 victory for Mathare United.

In the dying moments of the match, Newell Abassy was introduced for Brenda Atieno due to injury, but the result was already beyond doubt. Mathare United's performance was nothing short of spectacular, with Jerrine Adhiambo earning the accolade of Player of the Match for her influential display, contributing significantly to the team's emphatic win.