Bidco United head coach Anthony Akhulia remains confident of rebuilding his squad despite facing a major player exodus, with several FKF Premier League clubs targeting his top performers from last season.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Thika-based club pulled off a dramatic final-day escape, beating Sofapaka to secure their place in the top flight for next season. Bidco went into the match rooted at the bottom of the table but survived, thanks to a combination of their win and favourable results elsewhere, which saw Nairobi City Stars and FC Talanta relegated.##NAJAVA_MECA_9009602##However, survival has ushered in a new challenge for Akhulia. The tactician now faces the task of rebuilding his team, with up to eight players from his regular starting lineup expected to leave. Among those linked with moves are Simeon Nyamwaya, Kevin Musamali, Jacob Onyango, Eric Michubu, Dennis Murunga, and Clinton Asiago.“I think we will lose around eight players who were regular starters last season,” Akhulia said. “They have offers elsewhere, and we’ve chosen to let them go. You can’t hold onto a player whose mind is already elsewhere.”Inside three major match fixing scandals that rocked the 2024–25 FKFPL seasonWhile such a situation would cause panic for many coaches, Akhulia, who also serves as the Kenya U20 assistant coach, is composed. He views the interest in his players as validation of the club’s recruitment strategy.“There’s no reason to panic. I’m neither sad nor worried. If anything, it’s a testament to the good work we’ve done over the last two years,” he noted.Selebwa leaves Samwest, eyes NSL promotion project“Most of these players had never played in the FKF Premier League before. We took a chance on them during trials, they impressed, we gave them time, and they grew with the team. The fact that they’re now being sought after means we’re doing our part in developing football in this country.”Despite the looming departures, Akhulia insists the club will stick to its philosophy of nurturing young, unproven talents, especially from schools and lower-tier leagues.Harambee Starlets money woes continue three months after Ivory Coast friendlies“We’re not changing our approach. We’ll continue identifying promising players from the lower leagues and school competitions. We know it takes time to mould them into top-tier material, but that’s a risk we’re willing to take,” he explained.“There’s a lot of untapped potential in the lower divisions, and that’s where our focus will be. I can assure our fans, we will build a strong team for next season.”School Games: Fireworks expected as regional battles kick off nationwide
