Police Stumble in Promotion Battle

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Modern Coast Rangers goalkeeper Victor Ligingo saving an attack from Kenya Police Samuel Githire
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Promotion chasing Kenya Police were held to a 2-2 draw by visiting Modern Coast Rangers in their Betika National Super League round 24 fixture played on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Ruaraka Grounds, Nairobi.

The visitors took an early lead through Ian Owiti in the 2nd minute. They held on to this lead until the half-time whistle that closed the scores at 1-0.

Samuel Githire equalized the scores for Kenya Police in the 57th minute after receiving a timely delivery into the area.

In the 63rd minute, Modern Coast Rangers regained their lead after Innocent Kiprotich converted an awarded freekick sending the ball to the back of the net.

Kenya Police equalized the scores in the 71st minute after Arvine Odoyo shot on target from the edge of the area. This sealed the full-time scores at 2-2.

Police remain second on the log with 40 points, one behind leaders Talanta who have a game in hand.

Collated Round 24 Results

Saturday

Kibera Black Stars 2-1 Shabana (Ligi Ndogo)

Muranga Seal 1-0 Nairobi Stima (St. Sebastian Park)

Sunday

Kenya Police 2-2 Modern Coast Rangers (Ruaraka Grounds)