Kenya Police FC head coach Etienne Ndayiragije has singled out left-back Emmanuel Erupe has described the youngster as the club’s next potential breakout star.Erupe, a product of Police Youth FC joined the senior team in September 2024. Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsHe began making waves after being handed his full debut in a tightly contested 1-0 win over FC Talanta.His journey began with a 20-minute cameo against Mara Sugar, but his composed performances in subsequent matches earned him trust from the technical bench. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8992123##Since the FC Talanta match, Erupe has been in the first eleven against Shabana and Gor Mahia.Speaking to Mozzart Sport after Police drew against former champions Gor Mahia 1-1, Ndayiragije heaped praises on the young left-back, noting that despite his limited senior team experience, he had held his own in the last three matches and showed great promise.FKFPL top scorer Moses Shumah on verge of joining Zambian club”All my players did their best. For instance, today (Sunday), I used a left-back who came from the second division. He has not been playing many senior team matches, but I introduced him in these last three games: Gor, Shabana, and Talanta. He plays good football. If we believe in him for the next two or three seasons, he will be at his best,” he said.Erupe’s composure and attacking support down the left flank have caught the eye of pundits who have often shown their appreciation for his skills.Is Robert Matano gearing up for coaching job at KCB?His latest test came against Gor Mahia, a game that began with a burst of brilliance from Gor winger Sharrif Musa, who sliced through three Police defenders to open the scoring in the 24th minute. Despite being down 1-0 at the break, Police showed resilience and tactical depth.Coach Ndayiragije made shrewd changes at halftime, bringing on Kenneth Muguna and David Okoth for Tyson Otieno and Brian Musa. The shift paid off.Why Gor Mahia star handed Kshs 100,000 Mozzart Bet Cup Humanitarian Cheque proceeds to three teamsPolice stepped up, and in the 56th minute, substitute Okoth rose at the near post to nod home a well-taken equalizer.But even in such a high-pressure match, Erupe remained composed, covered his flank well, and linked up play impressively.
