Rupia on target as Police hold Tanzania’s Namungo in friendly match

Forward Elvis Rupia was on target as Kenya Police held Namungo FC to yet another 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly match played at the Black Rhino Stadium Karatu in Arusha on Tuesday.Rupia was on target when Police recorded a similar score-line three days ago, and against Singida Fountain Gate FC in a friendly match played at the same venue.##NAJAVA_MECA_7403418##The forward, who was the best scorer in the past campaign with 27 goals, was put through by David Ochieng in their game against Namungo, who have Kenyan defender Christopher Oruchum in their ranks.Oruchum joined Namungo in July 2022 after running out of contract at Tusker. He won the Kenyan league with the beer makers in the 2020-2021 season and played a key role in the subsequent term that was annulled by the federation.Police crossed the border last week in a bid to gauge their readiness for the 2023-2024 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season that kicks off on August 26.Ambitious Rainbow boss Macharia plotting for FKFPL promotion days after landing in Super LeagueThe law enforcers are in the meantime set to travel to Rwanda where they are scheduled to play Rayon Sport on Saturday in Kigali.Last year, Police sought to play the Rwandese giants in a pre-season friendly match but the duel was cancelled hours to kick off as Kenya was under FIFA suspension back then.Kakamega Homeboyz set to face Azam FC in friendly matchPolice had travelled to Rwanda to prepare for the 2022-2023 season but FIFA directives that require affiliates not to enter into sporting contact with a suspended member, came into play.The law enforcers who have recruited new players in the off-season window will be hoping to be among the league contestants in the new season after finishing third last season.

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