Stojanović lauds team spirit as Police FC edge Sofapaka for his first win

Former Sofapaka forward Edward Omondi came back to haunt his old club, netting the decisive goal in the first half to seal all three points for the law enforcers.

The result marked a bright start for Stojanovic, who was unveiled just days ago as Etienne Ndayiragije’s successor.

Speaking after the match, the Serbian tactician expressed satisfaction with the team’s attitude, acknowledging that, while there is still much to learn, the victory showed the squad's potential.

“I like this country and the people so much. It’s always nice when we win, but this is not about me — it’s about the boys,” said Stojanović. “They gave everything on the pitch, and I appreciate that approach. This win belongs to them.”

The 44-year-old coach admitted he is still studying the team but remains confident that the upcoming fixtures — including their next match against 21-time league champions Gor Mahia — will give him a clearer picture of the players’ abilities and areas for improvement.

“In this short time, my idea was to pull everything I could from the squad,” he noted. “After the Gor game and the FIFA break, I believe I’ll have a much better understanding of the team and the alignment of the players.”

On the opposing bench, Sofapaka head coach Ezekiel Akwana expressed frustration with what he termed as biased officiating, claiming it disrupted his side’s rhythm and affected the result.

“We came to win, but the referee’s decisions were disappointing,” Akwana said. “He kept giving them advantages that broke our momentum. In the second half, we dominated but couldn’t convert our chances.”

Despite Sofapaka’s protests, Police FC held on to secure the crucial victory, signaling a promising start to Stojanović’s tenure.

The win lifted Police from the relegation zone to eighth place on eight points, six adrift of leaders Kakamega Homeboyz who have played three more matches.