The FKF premier league kicked off with Bidco FC playing to a 1-1 draw against Shabana FC at Thika Municipal Stadium. Shabana took the lead in the 10th minute when Mathew Tegisi converted a pass from Brian Michira. Despite Bidco’s pressure, Shabana held the lead until halftime, with Bidco’s Douglas Mokaya coming close to equalizing before the break.
Bidco responded strongly in the second half and capitalized on a defensive error by Shabana, allowing Mokaya to level the score in the 48th minute. Both teams had opportunities to secure a win, with Shabana’s Shem Odinga and Bidco’s James Mazembe missing key chances. In the end, the match ended in a draw, with both sides earning a point.
In other FKF Premier League matches, KCB and Kariobangi Sharks also played out a draw, while Bandari and Posta Rangers ended their match 1-1, with goals from Henry Juma for Posta Rangers and Beja Nyamawi for Bandari.
Elsewhere, Tusker claimed all three points by defeating Sofapaka, leaving them reeling from the loss and capping off the first day of the Premier League in style.