They had lost two crucial points in their mid-week clash against Ulinzi Starlets after a one-all draw; a result that saw their title-hunt dealt a blow as they needed to win to reclaim top place.
Gaspo first shot themselves in the foot on Thursday after playing Ulinzi Starlets to a one-all draw at the Gems Cambridge grounds.
KISPED shocked premier league side Vihiga Queens with a post-match penalty triumph following a goalless draw in regulation time on Saturday.
The 54-year-old was appointed Saudi Arabia coach in July 2019 and led the country to its greatest ever result when they beat eventual champions Argentina in their opening game at the 2022 World Cup
Esse Akida is back in the Harambee Starlets after being included in Head Godfrey Oduor’s provisional squad for the international friendly against Albania
The 23-year-old forward is reported to have penned a year and a half long deal with the side.
This is the first international engagement for Starlets in over a year after Football Kenya Federation’s (FKF) suspension by the World football governing body FIFA.
Defending champions Ulinzi Starlets who won the inaugural edition landed Gusii Starlets in the opening round, beginning their title defense campaign with an away trip to Kisii.
There will be a preliminary round on February 18, 2023, involving teams from the regional leagues and all Div 1 teams that are lower than the 5th position from both zones in the league standings
Registration for the tournament opened on January 13th and runs till 26th January 2023.
