Title-hopefuls Kenya Police FC have shot their way back to the FKF Premier League summit following their hard-fought 2-1 win over KCB FC at St. Sébastian Park in Murang’a.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsA winless run in the preceding two league rounds had seen Police cede the top spot as well as significant ground in the rather tight race for the coveted title. Kenya U20 midfielder opens up on Juventus opportunity, career path, ahead of U20 AFCONTheir last weekend’s 1-0 loss to four-time champions Ulinzi Stars appeared to have thrown some serious spanner in the works as their closest challenger, Tusker FC, capitalised to rise to the top. However, the Law Enforcers are enjoying a fresh breath of air at the top again, thanks to the spirited fight put in Murang’a on Saturday against the lukewarm Bankers. Police had to do it the hard way as KCB took the lead barely eight minutes into the game through winger Patrick Otieno, who made it two goals in as many weekends, having found the back of the net in the previous match against Mara Sugar FC. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8884322##Etienne Ndayiragije’s charges levelled matters in the 20th minute as a KCB player turned the ball into his own net while under pressure from Clinton Kinanga. Police had David Simiyu to thank as his goal, in the 62nd minute, earned his side a return to winning ways and a ticket back to the summit. With the three points in the bag and sitting pretty at the top, Police will hope that the 2008 champions, Mathare United, will do them a favour by frustrating the second-placed Tusker on Sunday at Dandora Stadium.William Muluya part of 3 red cards flashed as Bandari edge Kariobangi SharksShould Tusker claim maximum points, they will ascend to the team, relegating Police to the second place and opening the gap by two points. While Saturday’s result assured Police the top spot, at least for hours, KCB will certainly blame themselves for dropping points from a winning position in second consecutive weekend. The loss to Police leaves them with a mountain to climb, as the team is eleven points off the pace with six rounds remaining.Kenya U20 midfielder opens up on Juventus opportunity, career path, ahead of U20 AFCONIt also leaves the team winless in five matches across all competitions, given that the team last won a game on 15 March against Ulinzi Stars.
