In the just-concluded season, Kenya Police FC completed one of the most extraordinary turnarounds in Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) history.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Law Enforcers were officially crowned the 2024/25 FKFPL champions on Sunday, 22 June, after their final fixture of the season, a 1-1 draw against outgoing champions Gor Mahia.But the title had already been sealed a week earlier when they edged Shabana 1-0, which saw them open an unassailable six-point lead at the summit of the log with one game to spare.South Sudan giants offer millions to lure Nairobi United assistant captainUnder the guidance of Burundian head coach Etienne Ndayiragije, Kenya Police amassed 65 points from 34 matches, finishing six points ahead of Gor Mahia (59), while Kakamega Homeboyz settled for third with 58.Mozzart Sport caught up with Police midfielder Marvin Nabwire, who opened up on the journey that has been nothing short of magical.Expectations were high for Police this season, especially after their Mozzart Bet Cup victory last campaign. The team, however, struggled in the opening matches of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8992145##Their league campaign began later than most, as they were participating in the CAF Confederation Cup, leading to postponements of their league matches against FC Talanta, Shabana FC, and Posta Rangers.When they returned, they struggled to find footing, managing only one win in five matches, a narrow victory over Mathare United.“When we started the season, we had many games in hand because we were fresh from playing CAF. There is a part where we had fatigue, and maybe that cost us. President Ruto commits to building 37 sports academies across KenyaBut you could see that we picked up and finished the league on a high,” Nabwire offered.After that torrid performance, Ndayiragije was brought in, with the club parting ways with co-coaches Anthony Kimani and Salim Babu. The former Taifa Stars coach came in November 2024, with the team placed 17th.Nabwire noted that the coach restored confidence and cohesion in the squad, and his tactics won them matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_8992117##”Teamwork and love for the team, and also individual effort. The coach has also been very instrumental in the win. He gave us motivation, and even when you look at his tactics, he is more of an attacking coach. If you attack well, it is almost impossible not to score,” he offered.Police may not have scored the most goals, as they finished the season with 38. They, however, boast one of the meanest defenses in the league, conceding just 17 goals.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Duke Abuya’s crucial role in Yanga’s Kariakoo Derby victoryThe title comes a year after Police FC won the Mozzart Bet Cup in 2024, which had earned them a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup.Their continental debut ended in the second preliminary round after a 3-1 aggregate loss to Egypt’s Zamalek. Nabwire, however, believes the team is better prepared this time around.“We played CAF before, and we learned from that. So, when we go there this time, we know what to do and utilise our strong points. Our target is to make sure we at least qualify for the group stage,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8992123##Beyond history, the triumph also carried emotional weight for the former AFC Leopards midfielder.“I dedicate this win to my mother, Christine Sheunda. She raised me alone, she is a single mother and has motivated me throughout the way. This is her win,” he concluded.
