Kenya Police FC shift focus to league chase after FKF Cup exit

Police FC team manager George Maelo says they have quickly shifted their focus to the FKF Premier League title chase after they were eliminated from the FKF Cup ON Sunday by Mara Sugar.

Police played to a 1-1 draw in regular time then went on to lose 9-8 on penalties and now need just a point to clinch this season's premier league, and Maelo believes they have the best chance to do that when they face Shabana in their next fixture.

“We wanted a double but unfortunately we lost on penalties,” he said, “We have now turned our attention to the league, we know how important the next game is, we want to prepare well and get maximum points which will win us the league,” said Maelo

Having been promoted to the league three years ago, Police have been improving every season, representing the country in last year’s CAF Confederations Cup and the team manager says the experience they got in the continental assignment has been pivotal in the season.

“The campaign was really instrumental to us, we got some very good experience that has helped us be in the position where we are at the moment,” he explained. “We aim to put in the hard work required for us to win the league and participate in the CAF Champions League,” added Maelo.

The former Sofapaka captain also lauded the team’s management for enabling them to sign “quality and experienced players” who have proved to be crucial in the league battle.

“The club management has been very supportive to us, they have given us what we wanted in teams of good player allowances, and salary, the only best thing we can do is to win the league,” stated the team manager.