When Kenya Police FC travelled to Bukhungu Stadium to face Kakamega Homeboyz, one man became a point of attraction. Estone Esiye, now turning out for the law enforcers, was going to come up against his former employers and supporters who sang his name for over seven years.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsEsiye had established himself as a fan favourite at Homeboyz over his three stints before crossing over to Police FC during the off-season transfer window.With no love lost between them, Homeboyz fans, including kids, were eager to watch their former midfielder take to the field against his former team, but that was not never to be.As the clock ticked and substitutions were being made, Police coach Anthony Akhulia made all his five changes without introducing Esiye, a decision he was made to explain after the game.Emerging Stars edge past ten-man Ivory Coast in AFCON U23 qualifiers“It was based on the circumstances of the game. We were chasing the game and therefore could not add a defensive midfielder. We needed more attackers on the pitch. He will get chances going forward,” said Akhulia.Despite not getting playing time, Esiye’s return was still emotional as supporters cheered his name at full time; kids thronged him at full time as family and friends posed for photos with the former KCB man.##NAJAVA_MECA_10108060##In the end, Akhulia was pleased with the results of the match, considering his troops came from two goals behind to force a draw against KCB FC.“We wanted three points, but what we got was a point gained based on the circumstances of the match. We thank our fans who travelled to cheer the team. Their support means a lot to us as a team, and we will fight to make them happy,” he added.Next up for the law enforcers is a league match against Posta Rangers, a match Esiye will be hoping to feature in.McCarthy lists attributes that make Real Sociedad star Job Ochieng lethal
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