Kenya Police FC head coach Etienne Ndayiragije has set his sights on breaking the long-standing Gor Mahia-Tusker FC dominance in the FKF Premier League after his team bowed out of the Mozzart Bet Cup at the quarterfinal stage on Sunday, 25 May.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe defending Cup champions were eliminated heartbreakingly, losing 8-9 on penalties to Mara Sugar FC after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Despite a solid performance, the law enforcers were denied a chance to pursue a domestic double and will now focus entirely on securing their maiden league title.##NAJAVA_MECA_8952915##Reflecting on the exit, the Burundian tactician admitted the loss was painful but emphasized the team’s renewed focus on the league.“We are all disappointed to have exited the FKF Cup, but we are now fully focused on winning the league. It is our remaining chance to achieve our dream of playing continental football,” he told The Star.Ndayiragije praised his players’ performance during the match and refrained from blaming them for the penalty miss. He believes the game should have been won in regulation time.A look at newly upgraded Raila Odinga Stadium set to host Mashemeji Derby [VIDEO]“We played well and had control of the game. We just didn’t finish our chances. Penalties are always a lottery—we could have avoided them by scoring earlier, but that is behind us now,” he said.Kenya Police FC will now shift their focus to a crucial league clash against Shabana FC on 11 June, where a victory would secure them the league title. However, they could be crowned champions as early as Monday, 2 June, depending on the outcome of the Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards in Homa Bay.3 wins in 9 years, analysing Harambee Stars’ opponents ChadIf Gor Mahia loses that match, the law enforcers will clinch the title without kicking another ball. However, Ndayiragije is not banking on favours and insists his squad is determined to finish the job on their terms.“Our focus is fully on Shabana. We want to win every remaining match. The desire to lift the title has doubled now that it’s our only target. We need to avoid any more disappointments,” he added.If Police FC do go on to win the league, it will mark a sensational turnaround for a team that, at one point in the season, languished at the bottom of the standings.CAF warns Kenya could lose 2027 Africa Cup of Nations hosting rights
