Kenya Police FC head coach Etienne Ndayiragije expressed confidence in landing the league and cup double following a hard-fought victory over Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA).The two teams faced off at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu, in one of the Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 32 matches on Saturday, 8 March.NSL: Vihiga United extend unbeaten run to 6 games against Kisumu All StarsThe cup defending champions laboured to a 1-0 win over the National Super League (NSL) side, thanks to Clinton Kinanga’s second-half thundering header after a blank first half.Kinanga came off the bench upon resumption of the closing half to break the deadlock at the hour mark and inspire Police to defeat the tenacious MOFA side and advance to the Round of 16.##NAJAVA_MECA_8766924##Despite being put to a stern test by MOFA, the Burundian tactician believes that Police’s performance displayed their character in battling for the cup double.”The youngsters demonstrated character against a compact and strong opponent. Winning such a challenge demonstrates the team’s strength and provides us with a competitive advantage when necessary. England-based Harambee Stars prospect set for lengthy spell out with injuryI am confident that based on this performance, we will win two silverware by the end of the season,” he said.With Police three hurdles away from this year’s final, they have a possibility of successfully retaining their domestic crown and capturing the league title, a feat previously accomplished by AFC Leopards, then known as Abaluhya FC, in 1968.##NAJAVA_MECA_8762667##Last year, Police won their first major trophy, the Mozzart Bet Cup, defeating KCB FC 9-8 on post-match penalties, and went on to represent the country in the CAF Confederation Cup.They currently lead the FKF Premier League rankings with 42 points and are among the favourites to win the 2024-25 title.Trends Gen Z are using to reshape Kenyan football cultureThe Law Enforcers will now meet Kapenguria United on Sunday, 16 March, at Mumias Sports Complex.
