Police strengthen squad with new faces head of KCB test

Defending Kenyan Premier League champions Kenya Police FC have reinforced their squad with three new signings as they step up preparations for Saturday’s crucial league clash against KCB.

Police are keen to collect maximum points from the encounter as they look to push back into the title race.

The law enforcers are currently sixth on the table, just two points behind joint leaders Kakamega Homeboyz and AFC Leopards, underlining how tight the competition remains at the top.

The club has signed a Congolese winger and left-back Hernest Briyock Malonga, Burkina Faso striker Yves Koutiama, who featured for his country at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and Congolese central defender Jacques Bowamba.

Kenya Police FC general secretary Chris Oguso said the club remains committed to player development and progression.

“Even if you sign a long-term contract with Police FC and a bigger team comes calling, we are ready to release you so that you can continue growing your career. We are not a club that holds players back. Our goal is to develop talent and open bigger doors for them,” Oguso said.

Chairman Nyale Munga explained that the scarcity of quality strikers locally influenced the decision to recruit from outside the country.

“Good strikers in Africa are hard to find, and many Kenyan strikers are plying their trade abroad. We have had issues in both attack and defence, and that is why we decided to strengthen those areas. We are now ready to compete,” Munga noted.

Head coach Dusan Stojanovic welcomed the additions, stressing the importance of balance and quality.

“It is always good for a coach to have depth, but more important is having a quality squad that allows us to manage the team better,” he said.

Police will be hoping the new signings provide the spark they need as they chase another title push.