Kenya Police FC will be looking to emulate performances displayed by their fellow debutants if not better the results when they travel away to take on Kakamega Homeboyz at the Bukhungu Stadium in a Football Kenya Federation Premier League clash set for Sunday afternoon.Having been promoted to the top tier after successfully navigating the FKFPL/NSL playoff route courtesy of a 2-1 aggregate score over Vihiga United, Police, under the guidance of former Gor Mahia legend Bobby Ogolla, will be keen to get their debut season in the top flight off to the perfect start.Inspector General Hillary Mutyambai witnessed Kenya Police FC’s promotion to the FKF Premier League.#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/UbRUeY2gxh— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) September 19, 2021 With new boys FC Talanta and Vihiga Bullets forcing draws against Wazito and Bidco United respectively, Police will have their tails up when they confront Homeboyz. Ahead of their opening league fixture, Police technical manager George Maelo revealed his team’s plan as he backed his side for a good showing when they embark for the 2021/2022season in the top flight.“We are starting the top flight journey with the target that we are not just going to be pushovers in the league. When we start tomorrow, we want to prove a point and we want to start the league with a win. We believe that we already had a taste of the top tier because Vihiga United was a top tier team. All the boys are fit and they are ready to show they belong here,” Maelo told Mozzart Sport.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 On the other hand, Homeboyz will be seeking to start life under new head coach Bernard Mwalala on a positive front when they welcome the law enforcers to their familiar home ground. After a controversial appointment, Mwalala officially took over after immediate former head coach Nicholas Muyoti joined Nairobi City Stars.Wanga officially retires from footballThe club are also starting the new season without the services of Allan Wanga who announced his retirement after the 2020/2021 season and Shami Kibwana who joined Tusker ahead of the new season. Despite the absence of the two players, Sylvester Owino who was the 2020/2021 young player of the year runners-up, cut an upbeat figure ahead of the game.“We want to build on what we managed to achieve last season. The game tomorrow is against new comers but our preparation has been the same. We have lost only two players with a majority staying intact and we want to start our season right,” the budding defender said.We’ll play Kenya Police FC in round 1 of the 2021/22 FKF Premier League at home in Bukhungu.Sunday 26th, Sept. 3 pm kick-off.#AbanaBeingo#MozzartBet#WeAreHomeboyz pic.twitter.com/YgPJfnNhVI— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) September 19, 2021 The match kicks off at 1500EAT.
