NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Police FC battled to a 1–1 draw against Ulinzi Stars FC in a tightly contested Premier League clash at the Ulinzi Complex in Lang’ata on Sunday evening.
The 4:00 p.m. encounter, played under overcast skies, lived up to expectations as both sides displayed tactical discipline and defensive solidity.
The match marked another chapter in the competitive Lang’ata derby, with each team seeking valuable league points.
Police broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time.
Forward Edward Omondi struck in the 45th minute plus one, calmly finishing after beating the goalkeeper to hand his side a 1–0 advantage heading into the break.
The goal capped a cautious but calculated opening half, in which both teams focused on structured build-up play and limiting defensive errors.
Ulinzi Stars responded strongly after the restart. Their persistence paid off in the 53rd minute when they levelled the score, shifting momentum and setting up a tense final half-hour.
Both teams increased attacking intensity while maintaining compact defensive lines.
The police head coach responded with tactical substitutions in the 67th minute, introducing Alvin Mang’eni and David Ambulu in place of Brian Chonjo and Eric Zakayo.
Midfielder Y. Koutiama, who had been booked in the 65th minute, remained influential and nearly restored Police’s lead in the 70th minute, but his effort drifted narrowly wide.
Further changes followed in the 84th minute. Goalscorer Omondi, alongside Kusi Asante and Geoffrey Onyango, made way for David Simiyu, David Okoth, and Hernest Malonga as Police pushed for a late winner.
Despite sustained pressure and three minutes of added time, neither side managed to find a breakthrough.
The match ended at 6:00 p.m. with both teams sharing the spoils.
The draw earned Kenya Police FC a crucial point as they continue their campaign representing the National Police Service in top-flight football.
While neither side claimed maximum points, the encounter underscored the competitive nature of the league and highlighted the discipline and resilience that define both squads.