As curtains fall on one of the most nerve-racking seasons in recent Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) history, Bidco United head coach Anthony Akhulia is choosing to hold on to hope.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Oilers find themselves anchored to the foot of the log, but Akhulia believes the battle is far from over.Tens of millions Kenya Police will earn after winning maiden FKFPL titleBidco’s relegation fears deepened on Sunday following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz—a result that saw them slump to the foot of the table.The loss, compounded by Nairobi City Stars’ crucial 2-1 win over KCB FC, left Bidco rooted in 18th place with 32 points, staring at the grim possibility of dropping to the second tier.##NAJAVA_MECA_8982697##“We clearly dominated play but failed to utilise our chances. It is a hard result to take,” a visibly dejected Akhulia admitted after the match.“It is sad we dropped points when it mattered most, and now it changes the dynamics of everything in our bid to avoid relegation. Shock as new FKF office seeks to extend term limitHowever, I am optimistic and now banking on faith to win our final match and hope our opponents stumble on the final day.”Akhulia’s optimism is not misplaced. Despite the odds, Bidco United’s fate is not sealed.##NAJAVA_MECA_8982998##A final-day fixture against an unpredictable Sofapaka side presents a last glimmer of hope.The math is straightforward yet daunting for Bidco; they must win and hope that their immediate rivals—Mara Sugar, Posta Rangers, City Stars, and Murang’a Seal—fail to pick maximum points.Former FKF Vice President sentenced to 1 year in prisonIt is a scenario that underscores the tense and tangled nature of this season’s relegation dogfight.With just a single match day remaining, the battle for survival has become a test of nerve with five teams entangled in the relegation quagmire.##NAJAVA_MECA_8983017##Recognising the psychological toll the loss has taken on his squad, Akhulia has turned his attention to the mental preparation of his players.“Yes, the players are definitely affected by the defeat, and I now have to work on their mentality in order to have them ready for the match. It will be the game changer,” he stated.
