Migori Youth FC announced their arrival in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Kenya Police FC at Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday,11 October. Vincent Wanga put the hosts ahead inside the opening five minutes before Brian Otieno struck for Kenya Police just before half-time. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe promoted side started with intent, immediately putting the visitors under pressure as they sought to make their historic home debut count in front of their supporters.Their early dominance paid off in the fifth minute when David Odoyo delivered a pinpoint ball into the danger area, finding captain Wanga, who calmly tapped home from close range past goalkeeper Job Ochieng. The hosts nearly doubled their advantage through Christopher Koloti, who was picked out by Mike Isabwa. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10017190##However, the former AFC Leopards forward's heavy touch allowed the Police defence to recover, sparing the visitors an early setback.Kenya Police gradually settled into the contest and threatened an equaliser through Elvis Rupia, who collected a pass from Bakari Badi before firing over the crossbar.The Law Enforcers continued to push forward, with Otieno coming close around the quarter-hour mark. The attacker penetrated Migori's defensive line, but his effort narrowly missed the target as the visitors searched for a response.Migori remained dangerous on the counter and came close to extending their lead through Fredrick Ologi. Mette sees red as Tusker begin new season with win over Ulinzi StarsThe winger connected with Odoyo's delivery but sent his hurried effort inches wide.Kenya Police midfielder Brian Mzee then tested the hosts from distance with a long-range strike that drifted narrowly off target as the visitors increased their attacking pressure.At the half-hour mark, Migori threatened again when Philemon Nyakwaka capitalised on a loose ball in the Police defence before unleashing a low effort. However, goalkeeper Ochieng was well positioned to make the save.Police responded through Harambee Stars forward Edward Omondi, who dribbled into the penalty area but failed to direct his attempted volley on target.Harambee Stars midfielder suffers injury as Yanga lose Kariakoo Derby to Simba SCMigori appeared to have restored their two-goal cushion five minutes before the break when Koloti found the net after getting behind the visitors' defensive line. However, the celebrations were cut short after the goal was ruled out for offside.The missed opportunity proved costly as Kenya Police drew level moments later. Otieno swung in a teasing delivery that beat goalkeeper Victor Kamungo and found the back of the net, sending the teams into the interval locked at 1-1.Migori returned from the break determined to reclaim the lead, with the technical bench making four changes, introducing Elly Owande, John Juma, Dennis Oguta and Nehemiah Onchiri in search of a decisive second goal.The substitutions injected fresh energy into the hosts' attack, with Nyakwaka immediately threatening after latching onto a long ball from Odoyo.Migori thought they had found a late winner with 10 minutes remaining when Nyakwaka converted John Juma's delivery from close range.STARS ABROAD: Mixed Results for Harambee Stars Players in EnglandHowever, the assistant referee's flag denied the hosts once again, with the goal ruled out for offside. In another fixture involving a newly promoted side, 3K FC also shared the points after playing out a thrilling 2-2 draw against Mara Sugar at Moi Stadium, Embu.
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