The “Elite Soldiers” are finally marching to the beat of victory, and the rest of the league is taking notice. After a clinical 2-0 dismantling of Sofapaka at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday, Ulinzi Stars have officially taken over the FKF Premier League Team of the Week for Round 26.
For a team that spent much of the early season flirting with the danger zone, this resurgence feels like a tactical masterclass in grit and military discipline.
The Omondi Wall and Defensive Masterclass
Leading the charge is goalkeeper Ricks Omondi, who earned a stellar 7.8 rating from analysts. Omondi was a literal human shield between the sticks, pulling off three point-blank saves that left the Sofapaka attackers visibly frustrated. His ability to organize the backline ensured a second consecutive clean sheet—a feat that seemed impossible just a month ago.
He wasn’t alone in that defensive fortress. Bildad Abonga also cracked the Best XI with a commanding 7.8 performance. Abonga’s reading of the game was second to none, registering five crucial interceptions and winning every single aerial duel that came his way.
The Ndeto Revolution
The biggest talking point, however, is the man in the dugout. Interim Coach Mulinge Ndeto has been named the Coach of the Week once again. Since taking the reins, the club legend has transformed a side that went three months without a win into a disciplined unit that has now secured back-to-back victories (2-1 vs Nairobi United and 2-0 vs Sofapaka).
Ndeto’s “Soldiers-first” philosophy has injected a sense of urgency and tactical “nerdery” that was sorely missing, moving the team up to 14th place and breathing life into their survival campaign.
Elsewhere in Round 26
While the Soldiers stole the headlines, Shabana’s Wycliffe Omondi was the round’s highest-rated player (8.1) after his heroic goal and defensive shift against Murang’a Seal. AFC Leopards also kept the pressure on league leaders Gor Mahia with a gritty 1-0 win over Kariobangi Sharks, narrowing the gap at the top to just four points.
