When Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omolo’s ambitious Kenya Police kickstart their 2022/2023 Football Kenya Federation Premier League campaign by hosting KCB on Sunday at the Kasarani Annex Stadium, all the hard questions will come to the fore.What have they got in them? Can they go all the way? Can the coach get the best out of the star studded team?No investment starts without money. We are going to the bank to get some for this journey.@kenyapolicefc vs @KCBFootballSunday 20th Kasarani Annex 3.00pm @betikaKe@748AirServices#policingthroughsports#tuchezetujuane pic.twitter.com/fFEE3nmIkx— KENYA POLICE FC (@kenyapolicefc) November 19, 2022 This is because the law enforcers, on paper, have assembled the best team in the league since their promotion to the top tier roping seasoned names such as multiple league winners Harun Shakava, Musa Mohammed, left footed wizard Francis Kahata, midfield general Patillah Omoto, goal banging machine Elvis Rupia and talented players like Baraka Badi and David ‘Messi’ Owino among other keynote names in a squad that has depth.Having finished in 9th place in their debut campaign in the league last year, all the signs point towards heads rolling should they fail putting in a serious challenge this time round.Its going down tomorrow. Its the season opener.🆚 | Police FC🏆 | FKF Premier League🏟 | Kasarani Annex🕒 | 1500 hrs#Believe #LionHearted 🦁 pic.twitter.com/gbRgMHB5HN— KCB Football Club (@KCBFootball) November 19, 2022 But with all the pressure, a journey of a thousand steps always starts with a single step.For Police, the historic quest starts with a test against wannabe title challengers KCB, a game Omolo wants to use as a yardstick for his charges.”KCB is a very tough team to play against because they are a squad that has been together for a long time so the core of the team is intact and you always expect difficult games when you face them. ##NAJAVA_MECA_6824792##That said, we have prepared well for the match and it is paramount that we get a good result in that game. A positive start is important and we will go all out to get the job done,” the former Gor Mahia tactician said.On the other hand, KCB, same like Police, will be out to get a positive start after a series of inconsistent showings despite relative stability off the pitch.This season, head coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno was once again given full backing in the window where he ropped over ten players including former Talanta foward Francis Kahiro, former Gor Mahia attacker Nicholas Kipkirui, combative defender Kevin ‘Chumsy’ Okumu and ex Bandari midfielder Danson Chetambe.And having seen his side fail to replicate the title credentials they set two seasons ago when they oushed eventual champions Tusker to the wire, the former Gor Mahia tactician revealed why better tidings await them.”We have had a good transfer window and we managed to add players to our reserves which was a problem for us last season. With the quality we now have, we are not just going to be participants in the league but to challenge for the title,” the head coach said.Bandari vs Sofapaka Mombasa-based FKF Premier League side, Bandari FC will welcome Sofapaka to Mbaraki Sports Club on Sunday afternoon with both teams keen on securing three points on match day one.Both teams reinforced their squads during the off-season window and the Mombasa duel is expected to be a closely fought one. The Dockers, who have been labeled as one of the title favorites this season will be hoping that their home support steers them to a win over the 2009 champions as they continue to search for their first-ever title.##NAJAVA_MECA_6824777##Ahead of the game, Bandari will be without Abeid Mudiga who is sidelined with an injury while Sofapaka have all their players available for the duel.New signing Fidel Origa is ambitious and says this season’s goal is to win the league title with the Anthony Kimani-led team“My aim is to lift the league title with Bandari FC and I am happy that they gave me a chance to join them. There are players here like Keegan (Ndemi) whom I have played with before and I know that we can partner well again,”.Sofapaka coach David Ouma anticipates a tough outing in Mombasa but is positive that they can get the desired outcome at Mbaraki.“It is great to finally have the league back this weekend. It’s been a while, but we are raring to begin the journey. We will begin our quest this weekend in Mombasa, and being an away match, I expect a tough encounter because I know our opponents will come in full force because they will be at home. Nonetheless, I am optimistic for a positive outcome on Sunday.”Elsewhere FC Talanta will take on an exciting and new look Kariobangi Sharks at the Kasarani main stadium.Additional reporting by Stephen Ochieng’
