Kenya Police came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with defending champions Butali Warriors.
Shamah Ademba gave Butali the lead goal in the 19th minute while Tristin Karis made it 2-0 in the 37th minute.
Police then bounced back six minutes from time to draw through defender Samwel Oungo who scored both goals from the penalty spot in the 54th and 59th minutes respectively.
Kenya Police coach Patrick said he was happy with the result considering they came from 2 goals down.
He also dedicated the point gained to his grieving assistant Kennedy Osikuku who had lost a 6-month-old baby.
“We dedicate the the tough game to Baby Roshni Osikuku who we buried today before coming to play the match”
Kenya Police coach, Patrick Mugambi
Butali’s coach Victor Opere said they are going to work on game management which is what cost them for that match.
Police face Western Jaguars while Butali takes on Parkroad Badgers this Sunday 3rd April 2022 at City Park.
Photo Credit: Butali Hockey Club