Muyoti targets domestic double with Police

Kenya Police FC have declared an ambitious mission to reclaim domestic supremacy, setting their sights on winning both the SportPesa Premier League and the Mozzart Bet Cup in the 2026/27 season following an extensive squad overhaul.

The law enforcers endured a disappointing 2025/26 campaign, finishing third in the league before suffering heartbreak in the Mozzart Bet Cup final against Tusker FC. Determined to avoid another trophy-less season, the club's leadership has made it clear that only silverware will satisfy expectations.

Head coach Nicholas Muyoti has fully accepted the high-stakes challenge.

"I came here knowing they want to win the league. They don't want patience—they want results—and that's why I'm here," Muyoti said.

His remarks align with the mandate set by chairman Nyale Munga and secretary general Chris Mmbwanga Oguso, who declared that Kenya Police must reclaim the league title from Gor Mahia while also lifting the Mozzart Bet Cup.

To back these ambitions, the club embarked on one of the busiest recruitment drives in the FKF Premier League, bolstered by a Sh6 million financial boost from corporate sponsors.

"We have brought in players who can heighten competition in every department and help us achieve our goals," Muyoti added.

Former Gor Mahia winger Samuel Onyango headlines the new arrivals following his return from Zambia's Kabwe Warriors. The club has also signed striker Oliver Majaka (Kakamega Homeboyz), midfielder Brian Mzee (Nairobi United), winger Victor Haki, Malian striker Khalifa, Samuel Njau, Brian Musa, Jackson Macharia, Daniel Sakari, Eric Zakayo, and Jaffari Owiti.

This recruitment drive follows the departure of several players, including title-winning defender Brian Okoth to Gor Mahia, alongside the release of James Kibande, John Ndirangu, Cornelius Juma, Faustine Odhiambo, David Otieno, and Erick Kipkirui.

Outlining his rebuilding strategy, Muyoti emphasized the need for leadership within the squad:

"Experienced players are vital for guiding, mentoring, and helping younger talents adapt to the demands of top-flight football. You need players who remain calm under pressure, because every match at this club comes with immense expectations."

While Kenya Police face the potential departure of midfielder Marvin Nabwire to Zambian champions Power Dynamos, they received a major boost with Burkina Faso striker Yves Koutiama expected to stay after a proposed transfer to Tanzanian giants Yanga SC fell through.

Muyoti insists his team must embrace the weight of expectations:

"We will fight to the very end because every point matters when you are competing for the championship."

Beyond the pitch, the head coach has emerged as a vocal advocate against match-fixing in Kenyan football, urging the Football Kenya Federation and government authorities to intervene.

"Match-fixing is real. People are manipulating officials, coaches, and players to fix matches," Muyoti warned. "The game must be protected—without integrity, there is no future for Kenyan football."

He has challenged his squad to justify management's backing.

"The badge comes with responsibility," he stated. "Every player must understand that wearing this jersey means competing to win every single competition."

The club's broader ambitions extend to the women's game as well, where newly crowned FKF Women's Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets are targeting victory at the CECAFA Women's Club Championship in Rwanda to secure qualification for the CAF Women's Champions League.

Backed by substantial investment, a revamped squad, and a manager ready for the pressure, Kenya Police enter the 2026/27 campaign knowing that only trophies will signal a successful rebuild.