Police FC chairman Nyale Munga has opened up on the importance of the friendly match that the team played against Tanzanian giants Simba SC.The 2024 Mozzart Bet Cup champions were guests in the 2026 Simba Day and 90th anniversary celebrations held on Saturday 8 August where they played Simba and emerged with a 1-0 victory courtesy of Harambee Stars striker Elvis Rupia’s 90th minute goal.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsHaving been the maiden meeting between the two sides, the law enforcers had a taste of a fully packed Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam backing the home side and largely silencing them for the entire match.Speaking to Chagamba TV after the match, Munga disclosed what the match means to the 2025 FKF Premier League champions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9900416##“It was an opportunity for us to test our new players in a competitive game and the whole team against a formidable opponent even as we prepare for a new season,” said Munga.Munga went ahead to explain Simba's place in continental football, terming the invitation to grace the Simba Day as an honor.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Kenya Police’s counter-attacking masterclass that silenced Simba“Simba is a big team not only in the region but also the continent and so getting an invitation amongst the many teams they could have chosen was a big honor for us that we had to honor.They have reached the high echelons and any team would fancy a chance to be part of the Simba Day,” he added.Gor Mahia add another title to rich collection after hard-fought win over FKFPL newcomersThe experienced administrator who also serves as the commandant of the National Police College, Main Campus, Kiganjo went ahead to disclose the tactical advice that he offered his team to secure a win over Simba.“I told the coach to tell the fullbacks to be keen and wary of the offensive players from Simba as that is their strength. Once we had that covered, I was sure we would contain them because our center backs are very steady.”
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