Former Gor Mahia captain Kenneth Muguna has opened up about the demanding journey that led to Kenya Police’s historic 2024/2025 FKF Premier League title, calling it the most difficult season of his career to date.
Muguna, a key figure in the team’s midfield and leadership group, helped Police claim their first-ever league crown in a dramatic and hard-fought campaign that saw the title race go down to the wire.
The 28-year-old playmaker, who joined the club in 2023 after a stint with Tanzanian side Azam, was instrumental in navigating a season filled with challenges and narrow margins.
“This is the toughest season I have ever played in my career,” Muguna told FKF media.
“Every team has quality — even those fighting relegation. That’s why, even heading into the last game, no one knew who would stay up or go down. And we ourselves only confirmed the title very recently.”
Muguna is no stranger to success, having lifted three league titles with Gor Mahia between 2017 and 2019, following a breakout year at Western Stima in 2016, where he was crowned FKF Most Valuable Player.
But this latest triumph, he says, stands out not just for its significance in Kenya Police’s history, but for the sheer competitiveness of the league this season.
The 2024/25 FKF Premier League campaign has been marked by its unpredictability, with top and bottom positions constantly shifting throughout the season. Kenya Police emerged as surprise contenders, rising from a shaky start to go toe-to-toe with established giants like Tusker, AFC Leopards, and Muguna’s former club, Gor Mahia.
Much of that transformation is credited to head coach Etienne Ndayiragije, who took over in late November when the team was languishing in the lower half of the table.
The Burundian tactician instilled belief and structure in the squad, guiding them to an unprecedented title run.
“I found an established team with a clear vision,” said Ndayigajire. “We had strong officials and a foundation that made integrating it easy. We just had to change our mentality and believe we were winners.”
“Last season, the team won the FKF Cup and qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup — so I knew the potential was there. I just had to inject confidence and get the players to be more careful and composed in big moments.”
The win marks a turning point in the club’s history. Founded in 2014 and backed by the Kenyan police service, the club has steadily grown into a formidable force, gradually investing in talent and infrastructure.
The 2025 title not only secures them a place in next season’s CAF Champions League but also signals their arrival as a top-tier team capable of sustained success.
News Source: Pulse Sports