Bidco United are the champions of the second edition of the Elite Pre-season Cup after edging Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 at the Kasarani Annex on Friday, 11 August, afternoon.Following the win, Bidco walked home a million shillings richer as well as lifted the title to gather confidence heading to the 2023-2024 Football Kenya Federation Premier League.Bidco took the lead in the 17th minute through Chris Ochieng who converted from the spot after central defender Timothy Ekhavi handled in the box.Bidco United are the champions of the second edition of the Elite Pre-season Cup after edging Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 at the Kasarani Annex.Bidco ⚽️⚽️ (Chris Ochieng and an own goal by Stephen Biko)⚽️ Donald Ange #ElitePreseasonCup #FootballKE pic.twitter.com/cGJ4rUamZL— Meshack Kisenge (@kisengemeshack1) August 11, 2023 The goal saw the burly forward take his tally to three in the tournament as he had netted twice in the group stage against Rainbow and Nairobi City Stars.Prior to the goal, Sharks had the lion-share of the possession and had asked a number of questions in the Bidco area but all, were effectively replied to.There were chances in the remainder of the half with the best, falling on the way of Sharks but the rock-solid defence mounted by Bidco was equal to the task.##NAJAVA_MECA_7424802##Sharks attempted to overloaded the right wing and whipped in dangerous crosses that but the good organisation by the Bidco defence and the sound leadership from the experienced Peter Nzuki won all the battles.Bidco also tried to double their lead but were met with similar force, but at least had something to smile about heading to the 15-minute long breather.There was all to watch for in the second half as both teams had open chances but getting the ball past the line proved difficult.Besides trailing, Sharks were dealt a massive blow late in the second half as skipper Kevin Luke Otiala suffered what appeared to be a bad injury after colliding with Samuel Ndung’u.Sofapaka add more fireworks in midfield after signing NdemiThe match was destined for a 1-0 score line in favour of Bidco but Donald Ange had other thoughts as his strike in the added minutes leveled matters for Sharks.Before the Sharks faithful would warm their seats after celebrating the equalizer, Stephen Biko halted the joy after turning the ball into his own net to give Bidco the advantage.The fully-stretching Biko had tried to clear a loose ball from Erick Michubu but the burly defender failed to get clean contact with the ball that agonisingly went into his net.
