Police hand Murang’a SEAL 6th consecutive league defeat in Nairobi
Defending champions Kenya Police FC edged past Murang’a Seal FC with a 2-1 victory in a Football Kenya Federation Premier League Game Week 30 clash, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Police Sacco Stadium.
The law enforcers took the lead early through Erick Zakayo, who found the back of the net in the third minute to give his side a dream start. The early goal set the tone for a lively contest, with Kenya Police asserting control in possession and pushing forward in numbers. However, Murang’a Seal responded midway through the first half, with Victor Haki equalising in the 37th minute to restore parity heading into the break.
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In the second half, Kenya Police maintained their attacking pressure, and their persistence paid off late in the game. Abud Omar struck in the 84th minute to seal the win, ensuring all three points for his side in a crucial stage of the season.
Post-match stats
Statistically, Kenya Police held a slight edge in possession with 53 per cent compared to Murang’a Seal’s 47 per cent, reflecting their overall control of the game. They were also more aggressive in attack, registering 16 shot attempts, double that of their opponents’ eight. However, Murang’a Seal showed better efficiency in front of goal, boasting a higher shot accuracy of 38 per cent compared to Kenya Police’s 25 per cent.
In midfield play, Kenya Police attempted more passes (270) but had a lower pass accuracy of 85 per cent, while Murang’a Seal demonstrated sharper distribution with an impressive 97 per cent pass accuracy from 240 attempts. Kenya Police also dominated set-piece opportunities, earning eight corners against Seal’s two.
Defensively, both teams showed discipline in maintaining their lines, with each side caught offside once. The physical nature of the match was evident as both teams picked up three yellow cards apiece.
Man of the Match
Zakayo took home the Man of the Match award. He managed one goal, created three chances, made two shot attempts and made two touches inside the opposite box. He also managed three crosses against Murang’a SEAL.
Ultimately, Kenya Police’s attacking volume and late-game resilience proved decisive, as they capitalized on their chances to secure a hard-fought win. The result boosts their standing as the league campaign approaches its final stretch, while Murang’a Seal will look to build on their efficiency and composure in future fixtures.
