Kenya Police FC punched above their weight to qualify for the Confederations cup second round, with a 1-0 win over hosts Ethiopia coffee in Addis Ababa yesterday.
The debutants in the tournament needed South Sudan international’s 28th-minute header to grab the ticket to the next stage, leaving the colorful Ethiopian fans with blue faces at the fully packed Abebe Bikila stadium.
The star-studded team had goalkeeper Patrick Matasi in goal shielded by skippe Musa Mohammed alongside Rashid, Baraka Badi and Aboud Omar.
The experienced Francis Kahata and Jackson Macharia were brought in midfield to partner Marvin Nabwire as Charles Ouma and Tyson Otieno were dropped from the first leg squad.
Alvin Mangeni started on the left wing replacing Eric Zakayo , while Jafari Owiti maintained his place on the right.
Off-color Ugandan import Alfred Leku was dropped for Clinton Kinanga as head coach Antony “Modo” Kimani decided to go all attack.
Supported by a handful of Kenyan fans including Police Bullets contingent who are also on duty in the Cecafa Zonal Caf Women’s Champions League in Addis.
Police were fast off their blocks and took the game to their opponents showing their intentions from the word go, catching the Ethiopians off guard, who anticipated the cops sitting back and try playing counterattack.
The see-saw affair ensured Police hold onto their lead, to continue their journey in the continental tournament.
