Kenya Police FC will host Bidco United at the Police Sacco Stadium on Monday evening in the final SportPesa League round 19 clash, with kickoff set for 4pm EAT.
Police FC enters the match in sixth place with 28 points. The Law Enforcers are currently in a transitional phase under new head coach Nicholas Muyoti, who recently took over from Dusan Stojanovic.
Muyoti is looking to steer the defending champions back toward the top of the table after a narrow 1-0 loss to Bandari in his second game in charge.
Kenya Police FC eye top-four push
Despite the recent stumble in Mombasa, Police FC remains one of the most formidable sides at home and is desperate to reignite their title defense.
Bidco United sits 17th on the log with 15 points, currently languishing in the relegation zone.
The Thika-based side has struggled for consistency this season, managing only three wins so far but remain winless in the last thirteen matches.
Under long-standing coach Anthony Akhulia, they are coming off a tough 2-1 loss to Murang’a Seal.
For Bidco, an upset win in South C would be a massive lifeline in their fight for survival and could see them climb out of the bottom two.
Kenya Police FC vs Bidco United team news
Reigning champions Kenya Police seem to have added Harambee Stars Strength and conditioning coach Musa Bafana to their squad with the experienced coach taking charge of sessions this week.
They have also welcomed back David Owino after a spell on the sidelines with injury.
There are no major fresh injury concerns for Coach Akhulia.
After recovering from surgery after two seasons Emanuel Nyabuti was back in the squad after almost two seasons and featured against Gor Mahia as a substitute last time out.
Coach’s Perspective
Anthony Akhulia – Bidco United
“Playing Police FC at their backyard is one of the toughest assignments in the league. We know they are a quality side, but we have worked on our defensive organization and with the new signings,we need points to move away from the danger zone.”
In their first-leg meeting earlier this season, Police FC edged Bidco United 3-2 late on at the Nyayo National Stadium.Historically, Police FC has held the upper hand in this fixture, winning the last five consecutive league meetings between the two sides.
Bidco United are winless in their last thirteen matches in the league,the longest run without a win for a Kenyan club this season.
Victory for Police FC could see them move into third on the log ,keeping their title hopes alive. A win for Bidco United would provide much-needed breathing room in their battle against the drop.