'I Feel Bad for Them' - Kenya Police FC Coach Sympathises With AFC Leopards After 3-0 Thrashing

Kenya Police FC coach Nicholas Muyoti has expressed sympathy for AFC Leopards after his side handed them a 3-0 defeat in a Kenya Premier League match at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, April 18.

Kenya Police FC made a fast start, opening the scoring in the fifth minute through Yves Junior Koutiama before Erick Zakayo doubled the lead in the 31st minute.

Charles Ouma added a third just before halftime in the 45th minute, as the visitors took full control of the encounter.

The defeat represents a major setback for AFC Leopards in the title race, especially as they had hoped to close the gap following Gor Mahia’s 1-0 loss to Tusker in their previous match.

Despite the loss, AFC Leopards remain second on the table with 55 points, while 21-time champions Gor Mahia lead the standings with 57 points.

Speaking after the match, Nicholas Muyoti reflected on the outcome with mixed emotions, acknowledging his deep personal connection to his former club while also assessing the performance of his current team.

Muyoti expressed sympathy for AFC Leopards, noting that their defeat comes at a crucial stage of the season where they are still in contention for the league title, and suggested that the result could serve as a difficult moment in their campaign.

Nicholas Muyoti added that he hopes AFC Leopards will respond positively in their next major fixture, the Mashemeji derby against Gor Mahia, urging them to regroup mentally and restore confidence ahead of their high-stakes derby encounter.

Turning his attention to his own side, Nicholas Muyoti praised the discipline and execution shown by his players, highlighting their tactical organisation and efficiency in front of goal.

Muyoti also commended the defensive unit for maintaining structure and control throughout the match, which ensured they managed the game effectively from start to finish.

“Yes, AFC Leopards was my club during my hey days and I feel bad for them today because I think they are chasing the title and this is a big setback for them. I just hope that they pick themselves up in the derby,” Nicholas Muyoti said.

“For our side, where I work, I’m impressed by my players because I think tactically we performed well and managed to score many goals. Defensively we did very well and I’m happy about it.”

The 99th edition of the Mashemeji Derby is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Nyayo National Stadium.