NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Police FC registered a narrow but deserved 1–0 victory over Embakasi United FC on Saturday in a Mozzart Bet Cup encounter played at the Police Sacco Stadium in South C.
The match kicked off at 4:00 p.m. under hot and dry conditions, with both teams showing early urgency. The opening exchanges were evenly balanced, as the sides competed for midfield control and limited each other to half-chances in a tightly contested first half.
The decisive moment came in the 38th minute when Police FC capitalised on a set piece. Defender Abud Omar Khamis rose above the Embakasi United defence to head home a well-taken corner delivered by David Okoth, giving the hosts a crucial lead heading into the break.
Embakasi United emerged with renewed intent after halftime, pushing higher up the pitch in search of an equaliser. However, Police FC maintained defensive discipline, absorbing pressure and restricting clear scoring opportunities.
The hosts came close to doubling their advantage midway through the second half. In the 65th minute, a powerful effort rattled the woodwork, and a similar outcome followed ten minutes later when another attempt struck the post, denying Police FC a more comfortable cushion.
Despite sustained pressure in the closing stages, Embakasi United failed to break through, as Police FC’s backline held firm and managed the game effectively. The final whistle at 6:00 p.m. confirmed a hard-fought victory for the home side.
In a statement, the National Police Service congratulated Kenya Police FC on the win, praising the team’s discipline, teamwork, and determination.
“The Service commends the players and technical staff for their commitment and encourages them to maintain this momentum as they continue to represent the National Police Service with pride,” the statement said.
The victory keeps Kenya Police FC’s Mozzart Bet Cup campaign on track and reinforces their strong home form, while Embakasi United will look to regroup as the competition progresses.