Muyoti unfazed despite Police FC falling to start new season with win

Kenya Police FC head coach Nicholas Muyoti remains confident in his side’s title ambitions despite being held to a 1-1 draw by FKF Premier League newcomers Migori Youth FC in their opening match of the 2026/2027 campaign.Police were forced to labour for the point after conceding early at Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday, 11 October.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsVincent Wanga gave Migori Youth a dream start, tapping home in the opening minutes to ignite celebrations among the home supporters and put the promoted side.However, Police responded through Brian Otieno, who restored parity from a direct corner kick.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027781##Despite dropping two points, Muyoti quickly dismissed any suggestion that the result had dented his team’s championship aspirations, instead seeing the encounter as a chance to assess areas for improvement.“No, I am not disappointed. We did well, of course, with a few mistakes here and there to rectify, especially playing in such a difficult hunting ground.The title ambitions are well on course. Although we did not start the match strongly, it is a point to build on towards our title aspirations,” he said.Shabana striker aiming to emulate former Gor Mahia midfielder Enock MorrisonThe draw leaves Police with work to do as they seek to build early momentum in a season with high expectations.Muyoti also pointed to the condition of the playing surface as a significant factor behind his side’s difficulty in imposing themselves, arguing that it disrupted their rhythm and affected the execution of their tactical approach.Aldrine Kibet's major stumbling block revealed by Celta head coachThe former Kakamega Homeboyz coach, however, acknowledged Migori Youth’s contribution to an evenly contested encounter, noting that both technical benches made adjustments that influenced the flow of the game.“It was a good game. The surface did not play well for both teams. We struggled to get our rhythm, which subsequently affected our game plan.They made some tactical changes that changed the match and made it tough. Equally, we made some changes that gave us an edge, but we will build on the point,” he explained.