Muhiddin said the relegation battle remains wide open, with several teams still at risk as the campaign approaches its conclusion.
Sofapaka sit bottom of the 18-team table with 15 points, trailing 15th-placed Kariobangi Sharks by 10 points. Only nine matches remain, leaving the club with a steep task to climb out of the drop zone.
“Almost six teams in this league are in danger of facing the drop, but it will go down to the wire to determine which two will be relegated,” he said.
Muhiddin expressed concern over Sofapaka’s position, highlighting the challenge facing head coach Edward Manoah, who took over with the team already struggling.
“Sofapaka will need a miracle to avoid relegation. It is a tough assignment for my friend Edward Manoah, taking over when they are already in a dangerous position,” he said.
“But you never know—there might still be a miracle for them to survive.”
“I am shocked to see a team like Bidco in the relegation zone. They have a good coach and a good team, but it might be due to off-the-field issues affecting them,” Muhiddin observed.
He added that motivation and performance-related factors could also be contributing to their difficulties.
“There are what we call motivational factors, which influence performance, and this could be part of the problem,” he said.
On newly promoted APS Bomet F.C., Muhiddin urged patience, noting that their struggles are typical for teams adjusting to top-flight football.
“For APS Bomet, we cannot be too critical because it is their first season. This is a period for them to acclimatise to the environment and build a team that can compete effectively in future,” he explained.
FKF Premier League Relegation Battle (Bottom Teams)
- 15th: Kariobangi Sharks — 25 points (26 matches)
- 16th: APS Bomet — 22 points (26 matches)
- 17th: Bidco United — 22 points (26 matches)
- 18th: Sofapaka — 15 points (26 matches)
