Police FC favourites for FKF Cup, Ambani claims

FKF Cup champions Kenya Police remain favourites to retain the title this term after cruising through to Round 32, former AFC Leopards striker Boniface Ambani has claimed.

New signings Mohamed Bajaber scored a brace while Irishura David added a goal to hand the law enforcers a cherished 3-0 victory at the expense of FKF Divison Two side, Superior Hotels FC.

And for Ambani, the FKF-PL leaders are capable of going all the way.

“So long as they qualify to the next round then that means a lot, as far as being in quest of retaining their title.

They are the current title holders and that tells you that they will be thirsty to go for it again this season… I am definitely sure they will challenge for this title with all they have in store,” explained Ambani.

The former Yanga ace said the best team in terms of preparations will always have its day and represent the country in the CAF Confederations, tipping Police as ‘well-placed’.

“As I said, this is normally the shortest way to continental and one must prepare very well.

“There are only four matches ahead and when you find yourself in the final and win then it’s as simple as that- you are in the CAF Confederations Cup.”

“The winner getting that continental representation means a lot and it is a catalyst to why teams will give their all to try and win this trophy which is not as complicated as KPL”, Ambani said.

AFC Leopards, Tusker, Gor Mahia, Bandari and Kakamega Homeboyz are among the top flight teams that have moved to the next round after winning their round of 64 matches.

Police are two points ahead of their closest rivals Tusker FC in the KPL title race after round of 22 matches, with only 12 remaining this season.