Police Edge Bidco In Late Drama As Misuri Strikes At The Death
A stoppage-time winner from substitute Exaule Misuri sealed a thrilling 3–2 victory for Kenyan Police, denying Bidco United a well-earned comeback in a rescheduled Premier League clash at Nyayo Stadium.
Kenyan Police left it late very late to snatch all three points from a spirited Bidco United in a gripping Premier League encounter played under the midweek lights at Nyayo National Stadium. What looked like a routine victory turned into a nervy rollercoaster before substitute Exaule Misuri delivered the decisive punch deep into stoppage time.
Police were dominant in the first half, controlling possession and dictating the tempo. Their sharp, energetic start paid off in the 24th minute when David Simiyu broke the deadlock, slotting home with precision after a well-worked move. The momentum stayed firmly with the law enforcers, and in the 44th minute, Eric Zakayo doubled the advantage with a composed finish, giving Police what seemed a comfortable 2–0 cushion heading into the break.
Bidco United returned from the interval transformed hungrier, sharper, and determined to fight. Their persistence paid off in the 74th minute when Jacob Onyango halved the deficit, finishing neatly after Thomas Wainaina delivered a superb low cross from the flank. Just one minute later, Wainaina turned from provider to scorer, beating the Police backline and burying the equaliser to complete a dramatic two-minute comeback.
With the score level at 2–2, the match opened up completely. Police pushed forward in search of a winner, while Bidco threatened on the counter, turning the final stretch into a frantic end-to-end battle. Both teams created chances, both pressed for the knockout blow, and both dug deep as fatigue set in.
With the clock ticking into stoppage time, Exaule Misuri introduced to inject fresh legs found himself in the right place at the right moment. After a scramble in the box, he calmly slotted home the match-winner, breaking Bidco’s resolve and sparking celebrations among the Police players. It was a dagger to the heart of a Bidco side that had shown remarkable resilience to claw their way back.
The victory lifts Kenyan Police to third on the table with 17 points, just two behind leaders Gor Mahia. Bidco United stay fifth with 13 points, their brave fight ultimately falling short.
Police now turn their focus to their November 30 meeting with Shabana FC, while Bidco will aim to regroup quickly ahead of their December 1 clash against Posta Rangers.
