Kenya Police FC never shied from displaying their Football Kenya Federation Premier League title ambitions when they secured promotion to the table of men in September 2021.The management broke the bank and signed big names in what was seen as an attempt to disrupt the existing winning order in the Kenyan top-flight in their maiden season.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsHowever, inexperience coupled with other factors were not to allow the heavily-funded club to clinch the league title in the first season at the top-tier.Instead, Police spent the better part of the 2021-2022 season battling relegation and would enjoy modest improvement in the subsequent campaign.The club realised the first returns on the immense investment made over the years in the 2023-2024 season when they claimed the Mozzart Bet Cup last term.With the pressure for the first title gone and the lessons learnt, the Law Enforcers approached the 2024-2025 season with the sole ambition of winning the elusive league title.##NAJAVA_MECA_8977562##Poor start in the season threatened to spoil the plan, but the appointment of coach Etienne Ndayiragije in November last year revived their hopes, as the Burundian has led the club to the FKFPL podium.Their 1-0 win over Shabana, on Sunday at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, sealed the first league title for the star-studded club, that certainly takes pride in the fact that they have succeeded where other money bags like; Bandari and KCB have consistently failed. STARS ABROAD: Waweru scores in first start since injury as Origi, Odhiambo feature in SwedenAhead of the match, the side needed a single point to guarantee them the league and they did more than that in style by winning the game courtesy of a Brian Okoth’s 75th minute strike.For winning the league, Police will be awarded with Ksh 5 million, a trophy and most importantly, a chance to make their maiden appearance in the CAF Champions League.Gor Mahia 3 Ulinzi Stars 2At the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Gor Mahia emerged with 3-2 winners against hosts Ulinzi Stars.Samuel Kapen opened the scoring for the now former champions in the 10th minute, but the lead lasted only ten minutes as Yakeen Mutheli restored parity.Bright sparks in fresh look after Mozzart Bet visitIn the second half, K’Ogalo returned as a more rejuvenated side and restored their lead in the 56th minute through reigning Most Valuable Player (MVP) Austine Odhiambo.Benson Omalla added the third for Gor in the 65th minute, with Michael Otieno halving the deficit for Ulinzi in the 72nd minute. Tusker 0 Kariobangi Sharks 0Just like Gor Mahia, Tusker had hoped that Shabana would do them a favour by beating Police an outcome that would have kept their slim title hopes alive. However, the Brewers did not help themselves after settling for a barren draw against Sharks at Ruaraka Grounds. Tusker striker opens up on darkest moments during injury rehabilitationA similar score line was registered in the clash pitting Mathare United against Bandari played at Kasarani Annex. It was also the case in the match between Mara Sugar and Murang’a Seal at the Awendo Green Stadium. Relegation BattleWhile the race for the league title was tight, the one to beat the drop was also interesting going by the results registered in the penultimate round. Bidco United, who are at the rock-bottom of the log, lost 1-0 to Kakamega Homeboyz at Thika Stadium. Millions Kakamega Homeboyz have placed on Moses Shumah’s price tagNairobi City Stars, who were at the bottom before match day, managed a 2-1 win over KCB in a match played at St. Sebastian Park. Benjamin Mosha and Joseph Mwangi were on target for City Stars, with Vincent Ondabu netting the consolation for the Bankers. FC Talanta lost 3-1 to AFC Leopards while Posta Rangers fell 2-1 to Sofapaka.
