Kenya Police FC head coach Etienne Ndayiragije has confirmed that midfielder Kenneth Muguna was withdrawn due to injury during their 1-0 defeat to Ulinzi Stars in a crucial FKF Premier League match on Friday.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News!!!The Law Enforcers, hoping to maintain their position at the top of the 18-team table, were undone by a second-half strike from Boniface Muchiri.##NAJAVA_MECA_8867651##Police struggled to find rhythm throughout the game and lost their midfield maestro, Muguna, in the 26th minute after what appeared to be a hamstring injury. He was replaced by Tyson Otieno.“Muguna’s substitution was not tactical. He felt something in his hamstring, and that slowed down our game,” said Ndayiragije.“We also missed Mohammed Bajaber in midfield. We weren’t good enough in that area today, but I hope both will be fit ahead of our next match.”Before the setback, Police had enjoyed a solid run—seven matches unbeaten across all competitions. Their previous defeat came on Thursday, 20 February, against Mathare United.Muguna calls for more high-profile matches for Harambee StarsSince then, they registered wins over Murang’a Seal, Posta Rangers, and Kapenguria Heroes in league and cup matches, along with draws against AFC Leopards and Nairobi City Stars.Muguna’s absence was felt. Known for his vision, creativity, and calm control in midfield, the former Gor Mahia captain has been central to Police’s title challenge this season.The 2016 KPL Player of the Year began his top-flight career at Western Stima before moving to Gor, where he flourished under coach Ze Maria.Inside Cheche’s back-to-back U17 World Cup plansBrief spells in Albania with KF Tirana and in Tanzania with Azam FC added international experience to his profile, though his best performances have come in Kenyan footballWith the title race heating up, Police will be hoping Muguna recovers quickly to bolster their push for a historic first Premier League title.
