Anthony Akhulia’s Bidco United will contest for the 2023 Elite Preseason Cup title after topping Group B following their 2-0 victory over Rainbow FC in the final pool match played on Wednesday morning at the ABSA Grounds.With Bidco downing Nairobi City Stars 1-0 on Monday and Rainbow also picking a 3-1 victory over the same opponents on Tuesday, both sides went into the clash needing a win to confirm a direct place in the championship decider reserved for only the group winners.It is Bidco who however got the job done as goals in either half from new signings Martin Nderitu and Chris Ochieng’ help the Thika based side to get the crucial three points that saw them topple Rainbow from top spot to make the finale. Nzoia Sugar FC confident of rebuilding a formidable sideFT:Bidco United cruise past Rainbow FC #ElitePreseasonCup pic.twitter.com/GHzbldMOkh— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) August 9, 2023 In Group A, Posta Rangers handed themselves a lifeline when they beat Kajiado FC 4-2 in their final pool match to go joint top of Group A with Kariobangi Sharks on 6 points. The John Kamau coached side, who beat Sofapaka 2-0 on Tuesday, came from behind to record their second victory which have them in second place on an inferior goal difference (1) compared to Sharks(3).Following the victory, Posta will now be hoping that Sharks suffer a sizeable loss against Sofapaka to have any chance of qualifying for the final.FT: Posta Rangers take the 3 points #ElitePreseasonCup pic.twitter.com/LppuG4GLQv— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) August 9, 2023 Even so, they will then be hoping that Sofapaka do not beat Kajiado on Thursday in the event that Batoto ba Mungu beat Sharks.The match between Sofapaka and Karobangi Sharks will kick off at 1400EAT and Sharks only need a point to qualify for the final. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7417133##They have picked up six points from their opening two and need to avoid defeat on Wednesday to go to the final. Sofapaka on the other hand, with zero points, must beat William Muluya’s charges to have any chance of securing passage to the final. Akhulia lauds in form Chris Ochieng, wants him to keep improving
