New Kenya Police FC head coach Etienne Ndayiragije can afford a smile after registering his first win since joining the club following their 3-1 win over Nairobi City Stars at Dandora Stadium.Ndayiragije kicked off his reign as Police coach with a 1-0 loss at the hands of AFC Leopards last weekend, pilling more pressure on the misfiring Law Enforcers.However, the Burundian tactician can rest easy after tasting his first win on Kenyan soil and ending the club’s five-game winless run.##NAJAVA_MECA_8547495##Ndayiragije was hired last week to fill in the gap left by Anthony Kimani, who resigned following the poor start in the campaign.Match ReportFirst HalfThe early pressure by Police paid off in the 14th minute when Clinton Kinanga put his body in the line to head a pinpoint cross by Abud Omar.Brian Musa won possession in City Stars’ final third before laying the ball to Omar, who was in acres of space and had time to whip in the cross.##NAJAVA_MECA_8547506##Despite being closely marked and goalkeeper Edwin Mukolwe closing in, Kinanga bravely connected the ball with his head to give Police the lead.Why former Harambee Starlets tactician wants Gor Mahia to stick to Zico as head coachThe scoreline would have been two minutes later but lack of ideas in the final third saw Police waste good moves in promising situations.Police enjoyed large spells of dominance and created more chances but, Francis Kahata, David Okoth and Kenneth Muguna, all wasted their chances.They would regret missing the clear-cut chances in the 38th minute as City Stars drew level through Mohamed Bajaber, who tapped in from close range.An inviting cross by Calvins Masawa was met by Yuto Kusaba on the blind side with the ball falling into the path of Bajaber, who curled it past the retreating defenders for his second goal of the season.The joy of levelling scores lasted for two minutes as lack of concentration allowed Police to regain their lead through Marvin Nabwire.Why winning the league title this season will be extra special for KCB coachDavid ‘Cheche’ Ochieng’s quick thinking caught City Stars’ defense napping as his long ball fell on the unmarked Kinanga, whose header was directed to his right where Nabwire was patiently waiting.With no one closing on, Nabwire summoned his energy and whipped the ball hard, beating Mukolwe for his third goal of the season.Kusaba had the ball in the dying seconds of the first half but the first assistant referee Churchill Omondi adjudged the ball to have slipped out of the field of play before the Japanese scored.Second HalfCity Stars introduced Timothy Muganda for Wycliffe Awiko before the restart in what was the first change of the game.Details of Charles Okere’s extended contract at TuskerThe initial minutes of the second half were not as explosive as was the case in the opening half as both teams took a cautious approach.Police made their first change 15 minutes into the half with Okoth and Kahata paving the way for Erick Zakayo and Tyson Otieno.City Stars pushed hard for the equalizer including throwing in more fresh legs in a bid to poke holes in the Police defence but, were dealt with equal force.Police also introduced their substitutes to put the match beyond the reach of City Stars but, just like the visitors, they struggled to convert chances.KCB defender outlines reasons for recent strugglesHowever, Zakayo relieved pressure in the dying minutes of the game with a superb solo effort that saw him open his goal account at Police.A neat exchange between Zakayo and Otieno saw the former get into space before dribbling past two players and hitting the ball hard past Mukolwe.
