Kenya Police FC head coach Etienne Ndayiragije has reaffirmed his team’s resolve to pursue the FKF Premier League title until the very last whistle of the season, despite suffering a major blow in their recent outing.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Law Enforcers’ title ambitions were momentarily halted following a surprise 2-1 defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz—a result that threatened to derail their spirited pursuit of a historic maiden league crown.Rising Stars’ AFCON U20 top scorer reveals why he wears jersey number 14However, in a dramatic twist of fate, Kenya Police were offered a lifeline after closest challengers Gor Mahia and Tusker FC both faltered against relegation-threatened sides.Defending champions Gor Mahia succumbed to the then bottom-placed Nairobi City Stars, while Tusker were stunned by giant killers FC Talanta, results that ensured the top of the table remained tight and fiercely contested.##NAJAVA_MECA_8932001##Speaking to Mozzart Sport after the match, coach Ndayiragije remained defiant and optimistic about his side’s title chances.”We lost and learned from the defeat. Our focus is now fully on the matches ahead. It is going to be an exciting end to the season, and we are going to battle down to the final whistle,” said the Burundian tactician, whose leadership has been instrumental in transforming Kenya Police into serious title contenders.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How 19-year-old rookie secured victory for Sharks against KCBReflecting on the loss, the former Azam FC boss admitted his side lacked the cutting edge in front of goal, despite dominating key phases of the game.A forward line that featured Jesse Were, Mohamed Bajaber, Clinton Kinanga, Erick Zakayo and David Simiyu failed to capitalise on several clear-cut opportunities.##NAJAVA_MECA_8931528##”We created several scoring chances to kill off the game, but our attack on the day was blunt. We squandered too many chances, and that cost us the opportunity to increase our lead at the top,” Ndayiragije acknowledged.With just three matches remaining until the curtains come falling on the season, Kenya Police are set to host FC Talanta on Sunday, 18 May, before facing in-form Shabana FC, another side with growing title aspirations.Gor Mahia collect meagre ticket sales revenue from match against City StarsThe season will conclude with a potentially decisive showdown against record champions Gor Mahia, in a fixture that could determine the destiny of the 2024/2025 FKF Premier League title.Despite the setback, Ndayiragije believes his side is poised to bounce back stronger and take advantage of any slip-ups by their rivals in the run-in.##NAJAVA_MECA_8931524##”We are going to fight until the last day. The belief is strong in the squad, and we are determined to finish what we started. Every match now is like a final,” he concluded.
