Police FC coach Sammy “Pamzo” Omollo is still over the moon following their victory against Nairobi City Stars in the inaugural Elite Pre-Season Cup on Saturday.Police beat Stars 2-0 in the final of the warm-up tournament played at the Nyayo Stadium to lift the trophy that had Ksh 1 million prize money.”It was a massive win for us. You know Police have never won a major trophy before so this means so much to us, I’m so grateful and proud of my boys,” the former Harambee Stars defender told Mozzart Sport.”The management has also spent a lot in buying new players, and as you know, when you invest, you expect returns, so this was a good return for the effort, and a big morale booster,” he added.If goals scored and conceded are anything to go by then it can be said that the investment in the squad is paying off. Police were the highest scoring side in the eight-team tournament with 13 goals with only four goals conceded.##NAJAVA_MECA_6698103##”Last season we had some deficit in the backline, but bringing on board Baraka Badi from KCB FC, Yusuf Mainge (Gor Mahia) and Kevin Ouma (Ulinzi Stars) has really strengthened that department,” the former Gor Mahia player and assistant coach said.Pamzo praised the instant effect of Marvin Nabwire, saying that the former AFC Leopards player has been “outstanding in the midfield in all the games.”Police FC have also found a solution to overreliance on Clifton Miheso, who was the side’s top scorer last season, after signing winger Reagan Otieno from KCB and James Kibande from Nzoia Sugar FC.How to vote for Olunga in Asia’s Player of the Month gongPamzo believes that Police have finally arrived on the table of men and can now dine with the big boys of the Kenyan Premier League including Tusker and Gor Mahia.”The new signings have gelled so fast. With a strong bench which we lacked last season, I can confidently say that we can challenge for anything. The tournament has given us a clear view of how we want to approach the new season.”The delay in getting the new 2022-23 season underway, nonetheless, he says is giving his technical team a headache, but on the other hand, is a blessing in disguise.”We didn’t plan for another postponement of the league, now we have to redraw our plans to keep the boys in top shape. However, the delay has also given some of my players who were nursing injuries enough time to heal.”
