Police FC head coach Bobby Ogolla alias “the six million dollar man” has admitted that his side carry the underdogs’ tag when they face Kakamega Homeboyz in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) opener.The Ogolla-coached side became the last team to seal a place in the Premier League after edging Vihiga United in the Promotion/Relegation playoffs 2-1 on aggregate.Happening now.A luncheon hosted by the @IG_NPS Mr. Hilary Mutyambai and the Deputy Inspector General of Kenya police Service Mr. Edward Mbugua for the Kenya Police FC. The team was recently elevated to the FKF Premier league. pic.twitter.com/t5MuNRoSYJ— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) September 23, 2021 Police will now take on Kakamega Homeboyz in the season’s opener as they seek to continue the good form they posted in the tail end of the National Super League (NSL) as they went unbeaten in the 11 games including the playoffs.Having returned to the top flight after decades, Ogolla intimated that Police will be underdogs against Homeboyz who are enjoying their seventh season in the league. “We will go there knowing very well that we are the underdogs because they (Homeboyz) have been in the Premier League for quite a number of seasons and I believe we are going to give our best but I think we are going to approach the game with a lot of seriousness,” said Ogolla.Ogolla has had experience in the league having had a number of stints at Gor Mahia, World Hope and Sofapaka besides serving as the assistant coach for Harambee Stars to Bobby Williamson and Reinhard Fabisch.It was all jubilations in the FKF PL CEO’s meeting as the convoy ushered in the newest Sheriff on board, Mr. Chris Mmbwanga, CEO Police FC, during the pre-season inaugural meeting ahead of the FKF Premier League 2021/2022 slated to Kick off this weekend. pic.twitter.com/p7DyxdPN6Z— KENYA POLICE FC (@kenyapolicefc) September 22, 2021 The Police players were treated to a luncheon by Inspector General of Police Hilary Mutyambai as they prepare to start the new season. “A luncheon hosted by the IG Hilary Mutyambai and the Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Service Edward Mbugua for the Kenya Police FC. The team was recently elevated to the FKF Premier League,” read a statement from Police.The match against Homeboyz will be staged at the Bukhungu Stadium on Sunday 26 September.##EDITORS_CHOICE##
