Kenya Police were unable to record a third consecutive win as they were held to a barren draw by Ulinzi Stars in a Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) match played at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Monday afternoon.Despite dropping two points, the Salim Babu-coached side remained unbeaten in 2024 extending their streak to nine matches though lost grip in the title race.##NAJAVA_MECA_7926894##This was the fifth time the ‘Disciplined Forces’ derby failed to produce a winner with only a single league encounter between the duo ending in a win. Police got the better part of Anthony Kimani’s charges in the first leg winning 2-0 thanks to Francis Kahata and Abud Omar’s goals.Despite fielding in a strong lineup, the law enforcers (Police) looked blunt in attack and it was the military side that controlled proceedings for a better part of the game.Ulinzi nearly went ahead in the 5th minute of the game when Leshan Mootian combined well with Masuta Masita on the right flank but their efforts were thwarted by the experienced Mohammed Musa for a corner kick that bore no fruits.Harambee Stars’ Anyembe back for Viborg after 5 months of layoffFreekick specialist Boniface Muchiri thought he had put his side ahead in the 15th minute with a brilliant dead ball but the seasoned Patrick Matasi was alert to punch his effort out of play. Michael Wanyama in Ulinzi’s post was called to task in the 23rd minute making a brilliant save to deny Police from close range.Little was there to write home after the half-hour mark with both sides cautious enough to send the match into the breather tied.Forced substitution after the break saw Edward Odhiambo take Muchiri’s place but it did less to beak the Police defense despite efforts from the flanks by Mootian and Ongoma. Police responded by bringing in the trio of Alvin Mang’eni, Samuel Onyango, and Duncan Otieno to reignite their hunt for an eighth win of the year but the soldiers stood firm to earn a share of the spoils.The draw leaves Ulinzi twelfth on 26 points after 23 games as Police moved joint fifth with 38 points same as Nairobi City Stars, twelve points off leaders Gor Mahia.Firat questions FKFPL’s potential, urges players to pursue top leagues abroadFKF PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHWEEK 23SaturdayTalanta – Kakamega Homeboyz 1-1 (0-0)/S. Batambuze 49 – A. Kipruto 86/Muhoroni Youth – Tusker 1-2 (0-1)/E. Kapaito 36, 50 – S. Adebowale 80/Gor Mahia – Posta Rangers 4-0 (1-0)/Omala 1, S. Owino 57, A. Odhiambo 82, 88/Kariobangi Sharks – Nairobi City Stars 0-0Bidco United – Sofapaka 1-1 (0-0)/B. Ochieng 56 – E. Mogaka 81/SundayAFC Leopards – Nzoia Sugar 2-0 (0-0)/A. Gitego 78, H. Beja 88/KCB – Murang’a Seal 0-0Shabana – Bandari 0-2 (0-1)/F. Kahiro 33, W. Wadri 80/MondayUlinzi Stars- Kenya Police 0-0 (0-0)
