Kenya Police head coach Etienne Ndayiragije admitted that Nairobi City Stars played well in their 0-0 draw at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.Police were expected to wipe the floor with the relegation-fighting City Stars, but had to settle for a point, as Simba wa Nairobi put in a spirited fight up to the final whistle.Despite the draw, which left a dent on their title hopes, Ndayiragije does not consider it a setback in their ambition to land the league crown.##NAJAVA_MECA_8831572##The law enforcers descended to the pitch aiming to surpass the 50-point mark and humble City Stars, who are under the tutelage of their former manager Salim Babu. Despite their efforts, they faced a determined City Stars side, and ultimately, the points were shared.Police had Mara Sugar to thank as the league debutants held Tusker to a 1-1 draw, a result that firmed up their stay at the summit.Gor Mahia keen on banking three points in Monday clash against KCBThe challenging, slippery pitch made things difficult for both teams, but Ndayiragije welcomed the hard-earned point from a competitive match. He acknowledged that while the playing surface made it harder for his team to move the ball with the desired speed, he didn’t attribute the result to the conditions.“The beauty of the league is the competition. When you see such a level of competitiveness, it shows there’s a real awakening that makes the league more exciting. We worked hard, but our opponents also managed the match well, especially given the pitch conditions. However, that’s not an excuse,” Ndayiragije stated.STARS ABROAD: Rupia hits double digits as Scriven assists in NorwayHe added that his team needs to learn how to grind out results even when faced with unfavorable conditions, like the one they encountered against City Stars.“We’ve taken lessons from this match. To be a champion, you need to know how to perform in all conditions,” he said.Police FC will now shift their focus to their Mozzart Bet Cup round-of-16 clash against Kapenguria United on Sunday, before returning to league action in a fortnight with a match against struggling Ulinzi Stars.
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