Kenya Police FC were officially crowned FKF Premier League champions on a historic final day of the 2024/25 season, despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Gor Mahia at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. The draw denied the champions a winning send-off, but the occasion still marked a proud moment for the law enforcers, who clinched their maiden top-flight title.
The match was a high-stakes encounter filled with intensity, pride, and flashes of brilliance. Although the title had already been wrapped up before kickoff, both teams treated fans to a thrilling contest.
Gor Mahia struck first in the 24th minute through a moment of individual brilliance by Sharrif Musa. Picking up the ball on the wing, Musa danced past three Police defenders before cutting inside and slotting past Job Ochieng in goal to give K’Ogalo the lead.
Kenya Police pushed for an equaliser and began applying consistent pressure. In the 35th minute, Gor Mahia defender Levin Odhiambo produced a perfectly timed tackle to deny David Simiyu, who had broken through the backline. A few minutes later, another wave of Police attacks forced Gor Mahia keeper Gad Mathews into action, clearing the danger with assistance from his defenders.
The champions missed a golden opportunity in the 39th minute when Tyson Otieno released Simiyu through on goal, but the forward failed to convert the chance.
The first half ended 1-0 in favour of Gor Mahia, with the former champions showing resilience and sharpness against the newly crowned titleholders.
At halftime, Kenya Police head coach Etienne Ndayiragije made tactical adjustments, bringing on Kenneth Muguna and David Okoth to spark a turnaround. The move had an immediate impact as Police came out stronger, dominating possession and increasing the tempo.
Their efforts were rewarded in the 56th minute when substitute David Okoth met a cross at the near post, heading the ball past Mathews to restore parity at 1-1.
What followed was an open and end-to-end second half. Gor Mahia thought they had reclaimed the lead in the 72nd minute when Austin Odhiambo’s clever through ball found Benson Omala, who calmly finished only for the goal to be ruled out for offside.
Kenya Police nearly grabbed a winner when Okoth again charged into the box, but Joshua Onyango’s clean tackle ended the move. Some fans called for a penalty, but the referee waved play on.
Despite the result, the atmosphere remained celebratory as Kenya Police received their league trophy after the final whistle, capping off a dominant season in which they dethroned long-time heavyweights to claim top honours.
