Vihiga Bullets have something to celebrate about on their way out of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) after holding Bidco United to a three-all draw at the Kasarani Annex on Sunday 28 May.Bullets who have already been relegated to the second tier nearly shocked the pre-match favourites despite having limited options on the technical bench. Good fight from the boys to come down from a 2 goal deficit.#wearebidco pic.twitter.com/z4GbxmbSpM— Bidco United F.C (@fCBidco) May 28, 2023 The Vihiga-based side who were at some point leading 3-1 conceded twice late in the second half to share points with Bidco.The visiting team finished with ten men after Daniel Masengo was sent off late in the second half after picking up the second caution.Turning possession into goals proved a challenge for Bidco as the team had nothing to show for the dominance they enjoyed especially early in the game.Reprieve for AFC Leopards as FKF Appeals Committee delivers clement decisionThe Thika-based club asked several questions in the Bullets area but were repulsed by their opponents who appeared well organised while defending.Bidco paid heavily for throwing caution to the wind as Bullets broke the deadlock in the eleventh minute through Nicholas Masamba who had all the time to prepare and unleash a shot past the exposed Lucas Indeche.The visitors doubled their advantage four minutes later through Jessy Kajuba who slotted home the ball from a counter-attack that, once again exposed Bidco’s defensive shape and marking.The two goals were a wake up call for Bidco as they stepped up and defended well especially after losing possession in their half.##NAJAVA_MECA_7284479##Bidco halved the deficit three minutes after restart through Ezekiel Okare who converted from the spot after a Bullets defender handled a cross from Alex Juma.However, Bullets restored their two-goal advantage in the 55th minute through Kajuba who scored from close range to seal his brace.Bidco, once again halved the deficit in the 69th minute through Jacob Onyango who was picked by John Owira who bossed the midfield throughout.Southampton and Middlesbrough interested in Tanzania’s 20-year-oldBullets bid to hold on the slim advantage suffered a blow when Masengo was sent off after making a dangerous tackle in the full glare of centre referee Judy Muhonja.Second half substitute David Orem earned Bidco a point after finding the back of the net during injury time.Bidco United Lucas Indeche, David Kalama, Collins Oduor, Peter Nzuki, Thomas Wainaina, John Owira, Alex Juma, Jacob Onyango, Samuel Ndung’u (David Orem 65), David Gateri( Said Tsuma 59),Ezekiel Okare Substitutes Edwin Mukolwe, Francis Kamau, Geoffrey Gitau, Lameck Oloo, Michael Bodo, John Nairuka, Batts Awita, David Orem Vihiga Bullets Reuben Nyongesa (Edgar Epiyayu 85), Peter Halwenge, Hillary Ndombi, Daniel Masengo,Buxton Wachie,Edwin Apaa, David Chesoli, Leachie Odhiambo(Felix Otieno 52), Joseph Oyugi,Nicholas Masamba (Frédérick Ochieng 70), Jessy Kajuba
