Sofapaka head coach Ezekiel Akwana has accused match officials of alleged bias in their 2-1 defeat to Bidco United, claiming poor officiating played a key role in securing the Oilers’ survival in the FKF Premier League.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe tense relegation decider, staged at the Ruaraka Grounds on the final day of the season, saw Bidco United overturn a goal deficit through a brace from forward Dennis Murunga, ensuring their stay in the top flight for another campaign.Government to launch President William Ruto CupWhile Bidco celebrated their dramatic turnaround, Akwana was left fuming at what he described as ‘unfair and questionable officiating’ that, in his view, altered the outcome of the game.”Today, the officiating was at its worst. Bidco were handed several favours. Their first goal came from a corner that wasn’t — the ball came off their own player. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8991913##For the second goal, the ball didn’t even cross the line. We feel robbed,” Akwana told Azam TV in a post-match interview.Despite ending the season with a defeat, Sofapaka wrapped up their campaign on an overall positive note, securing seventh place with 46 points — a significant leap from last season, where they narrowly escaped the drop through the Promotion/Relegation Playoffs.FKFPL top scorer Moses Shumah on verge of joining Zambian clubAkwana, who retook the head coach role midway through the 2024/25 season, was quick to shift focus to the future, expressing confidence in his side’s potential and setting bold ambitions for next season.”We hit our target of a top-eight finish. But next season, I won’t lie to you — we are going for the top prize,” he declared. “Even if we don’t win it, I expect a top-three finish at the very least.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8991947##The former AFC Leopards tactician also revealed that the club will prioritise youth recruitment in the upcoming transfer window, noting that several promising players have already been scouted to bolster the team’s title credentials.Sofapaka’s just-ended season saw the emergence of several standout young talents, including Jack Ong’anya, Edward Omondi, Edward Olak, and Wayne Otieno — a trend Akwana is keen to continue.Why Kasarani’s confirmation as CHAN final venue piles pressure on Harambee Stars”Young players are the future,” he added. “I recently attended a grassroots tournament and identified two exciting prospects. We are targeting four youthful signings in total, who we believe can help us win the league.”
