Kenya Police FC patron Raymond Omollo is confident that the team will continue to develop and build a fanbase that could rival the likes of Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.Omollo expressed that a larger fanbase would open up numerous opportunities and activities for both the men’s and women’s teams.##NAJAVA_MECA_8711212##“There are other clubs that are much older and with a bigger fanbase…like Gor Mahia and AFC (Leopards). As a club, we are looking forward to days when we will have a significant fanbase because beyond what the Executive team is doing, you also need the fans. You need them to cheer on the players and to expand the resources required to sustain the team,” Omollo said.The patron also committed to helping both Kenya Police and Kenya Police Bullets transform into professional teams that will become the envy of many.“As a patron, we take the challenge seriously of the need to engage everybody and expand the pool of those who will support these football clubs. We aspire to deliver in terms of professionalizing the clubs, and that means being accountable and transparent with our books as well as on the field,” he added.Why highly-rated Rising Stars midfielder chose KCB over move to EuropeOmollo, who also serves as the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, credited the management of both teams for their tireless dedication.“Many of us have full-time jobs and haven’t been able to attend as many matches as we would have loved. I thank the Executive for the way they have been dedicated to attending the matches of the boys and girls. It is not easy, especially when you have something to do over the weekend and have to put it aside,” Omollo said.Ulinzi Stars captain reveals importance of his return to squadHe was speaking at a gala dinner held at the Serena Hotel, which aimed to celebrate and support the advancement of sports, community development, and the strengthening of community policing through sports.Currently, Kenya Police FC leads the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League with 38 points from 20 games—level with second-placed Tusker, who have an inferior goal difference.The team made their continental debut this season in the Confederations Cup but were eliminated by Egypt’s Zamalek.Meanwhile, Kenya Police Bullets clinched their first Women’s Premier League (WPL) title last season, finishing unbeaten with 49 points.##NAJAVA_MECA_8711215##They are currently leading the WPL with 29 points from 14 matches, one point ahead of second-placed Kibera Soccer Women.The men’s team is set to face bottom-placed Bidco United at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Saturday.
