With just one matchday remaining in the 2024/25 FKF Premier League season, the relegation battle is set for a dramatic and nerve-wracking conclusion. Six teams remain mathematically in danger of the drop, with only three points separating 13th-placed Mara Sugar from 17th-placed Murang’a Seal. With three teams facing direct relegation, everything is still to play for.
Bidco United find themselves at the foot of the table after a difficult season in which they have managed just six wins. Their survival hopes now hang by a thread. For Bidco to avoid the drop, they must win their final match and rely on at least two teams above them dropping points. Without that, they will be relegated.
Above them, Murang’a Seal, Nairobi City Stars, and Posta Rangers are all tied on 34 points. These teams are only separated by goal difference, which could prove to be a decisive factor. All three must aim for maximum points on the final day, as a draw might not be enough depending on how others fare.
Sitting just above the chaos is Talanta FC with 35 points. Though a point ahead, their situation is far from secure. A loss could drag them into the bottom three, especially if others below them win. Talanta must avoid defeat to keep their top-flight status intact.
Mara Sugar, currently on 36 points, are slightly better placed, but still at risk. A defeat on the final day could see them drop into the relegation zone if results elsewhere are unfavorable. For Mara, a draw may suffice if teams below them stumble, but they would prefer to seal safety with a win.
Further up the table, Ulinzi Stars and Kariobangi Sharks, both on 37 points, are not yet mathematically safe but are in a much stronger position. A win or even a draw would likely be enough to confirm their survival, barring an unlikely combination of results and large goal swings.
The final day promises to be filled with tension and drama as every match involving these six sides becomes a do-or-die affair. For some, it will be about holding their nerve and securing just enough points to survive. For others, it may require not only a win but also a reliance on favorable outcomes elsewhere.
In a league known for its unpredictability, the battle for survival adds an extra layer of excitement to the closing chapter of the season. With so much at stake, fans can expect passion, pressure, and possibly heartbreak as the FKF Premier League prepares to close the curtain on another rollercoaster campaign.
