French tactician Raphael Pilato has emerged as the leading candidate to take over as Kenya Police FC head coach following the departure of Nicholas Muyoti.The Law Enforcers are winless in their opening three matches of the FKF Premier League season, having drawn twice and lost once. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThey opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Migori Youth before playing Mombasa United to a barren draw. Last week, they lost 2-1 to AFC Leopards, result that seemingly sealed Muyoti's fate. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10062781##Kenya Police are currently under interim head coach Anthony Akhulia, who is expected to revert to the assistant coach role once the new head coach takes over.Pilato, who holds a UEFA Pro Licence, previously coached Gabonese outfit FC 105 Libreville and has experience working in European football, including a stint at Belgian side KVW Zaventem.The Frenchman is known for his preference for a flat 3-5-2 formation, which utilises three central defenders, five midfielders and two forwards.Mwanakombo fires warning to Japan as Junior Starlets chase historic quarter-final spotHis tactical approach emphasises possession-based football, quick attacking transitions and aggressive counter-pressing when his team loses possession.Kenya Police parted ways with assistant coach John Baraza after the Ingwe defeat. The club announced that Muyoti and Baraza had requested permission to pursue CAF A coaching licences, with management agreeing to their requests. However, the departures came amid reports that changes to the technical bench had been considered even before the start of the season.Muyoti joined the club in January 2026 as an assistant coach before being promoted to the top job. He guided Kenya Police FC to third place in the Premier League last season with 55 points and led the team to the Mozzart Bet Cup final, where they finished runners-up to Tusker FC.Gor Mahia chairman provides update on suspended Harambee Stars duo
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