Kenya Police FC delivered a solid performance, defeating Bandari FC 3-0 in an FKF Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, on Wednesday afternoon to go top of the table.The law enforcers needed a win to overtake Tusker on goal difference, and they achieved this with goals from Marvin Nabwire and Clinton Kinanga.This victory brought Police FC’s points tally to 33, equal to Tusker, but a superior goal difference of +13 compared to Tusker’s +8 placed them at the summit.Musonye explains how Tanzania and Uganda’s unpreparedness led to CHAN postponementBandari had the first real chance in the sixth minute when Izzadin Ramadhan set up Alvin Ngoto, whose low shot went straight into the goalkeeper’s hands. Four minutes later, Bandari were punished for the missed opportunity. Nabwire, in top form, controlled the ball inside the box and unleashed a powerful volley that beat Bandari’s goalkeeper, James Omusinde, giving Police the lead.With momentum on their side, Police piled pressure on Bandari, who defended desperately to keep the score at 1-0 until the 20th minute.Then, a moment of brilliance from Nabwire allowed him to thread a perfect pass to Kinanga, who made no mistake, slotting home with a superb finish to double the lead.##NAJAVA_MECA_8650515##Realizing his team was in trouble, Bandari coach Ken Odhiambo made two substitutions after the half-hour mark, bringing on Beja Nyamawi and Brian Otieno for Hamisi Abdallah and Ngoto. Bandari suffered another setback when William Gitama picked up an injury, forcing a third change, with John Macharia coming on.Just before halftime, David Odhiambo had a chance to extend Police’s lead, but his trademark long-range effort sailed over the bar. Police went into the break with a 2-0 advantage.Bandari made their third substitution before the restart, replacing Izzadin with Jackson Deang to regain control and avoid further damage. Although Bandari looked more organized in the second half, their crosses failed to trouble Police’s defense, and goalkeeper Job Ochieng easily collected most of their attempts.Head coach Peter Okidi targeting never before achieved feat with ShabanaAs the game wore on, chances became scarce, but the contest grew more evenly matched as Bandari pushed forward in search of goals. However, their increased attacking presence left gaps at the back, which they paid for in the 85th minute.Jesse Were was released on the counterattack, and the veteran striker calmly slotted past Omusinde to secure the victory for the law enforcers.Police FC will face Mara Sugar FC on Sunday, while Bandari hosts Nairobi City Stars on Saturday.
