Kenya Police FC’s FKF Premier League title ambitions suffered a major blow on Wednesday afternoon following a shocking 2-1 defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz at the Mumias Sports Complex.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News Heading into the clash as league leaders with 58 points, Police had a golden opportunity to open a three-point gap at the summit after their closest challengers, Tusker, stumbled to a 2-0 defeat against FC Talanta in a lunch hour kick off match. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8925553##However, the Law Enforcers faltered when it mattered most, and now their fate could hinge on Gor Mahia’s result on Thursday.Homeboyz came out with intent and energy from the first whistle, pinning Police back with sharp attacking play and quick midfield interchanges.Their early pressure bore fruit in the eighth minute when Moses Shumah coolly converted a penalty after Ben Saul was brought down inside the box following a slick team move.Police, to their credit, responded swiftly. Just seven minutes later, Mohammed Bajaber capitalized on a defensive lapse to pounce on a loose ball inside the Homeboyz area before rifling a shot past Homeboyz custodian to restore parity.Despite both sides creating decent chances, the first half ended 1-1, with little to separate them.But within two minutes of the restart, Homeboyz reclaimed the lead in dramatic fashion.Tusker capitulate in title race as Emmanuel Osoro takes charge of ‘Golden Boot’ chaseFormer Vihiga United striker Ben Saul slotted home after a mix-up in the Police defense gifted him the ball in a dangerous area.Police struggled to regain control as Homeboyz tightened their grip on the game, showing the kind of form that has now seen them go 14 matches unbeaten at the Mumias Sports Complex—a venue fast becoming a fortress.The result moves Francis Baraza’s charges up to fifth on the log with 51 points, and with just a handful of games left, their late surge could see them disrupt the top-four order.For Police, the pressure now mounts as they wait anxiously for Gor Mahia’s Thursday fixture.A win for Gor would leave Police clinging to top spot by goal difference, rather than points.Kenyan defender bags impressive feat in English Championship despite Premier League heartbreakShabana 2-1 Bidco UnitedAt Gusii Stadium, Shabana FC boosted their top-four hopes with a vital 2-1 win over struggling Bidco United.Goals from Austin Odongo and Brian Michira were enough to seal victory for the hosts, despite Clinton Asiago pulling one back for the visitors.The result leaves Bidco deep in relegation trouble, now sitting 17th with 29 points—just one above bottom-placed Nairobi City Stars.Shabana, meanwhile, climb to fourth on the table with 52 points and continue to dream of a strong season finish.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925863##Mara Sugar 0-0 BandariMeanwhile, at the Awendo Green Stadium, Mara Sugar and Bandari played out a goalless draw in a result that does little for either side’s ambitions.
