Kenyan bodybuilder and personal fitness coach Antony Gachau Njoroge has announced his departure from competitive bodybuilding. He shared the statement on his official Facebook page following his latest competition appearance.
His decision came after competing at the Body Fuel Fitness Championship on 10 October 2026 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. Gachau entered the Men's Open Heavyweight category, where he finished in sixth place.
Reflections on the Stage
In his social media statement, Gachau shared his thoughts on concluding his time on stage.
He addressed the outcome of the event directly without dwelling on his placing. “Every warrior deserves one last dance. I came. I conquered. I left with respect for the process and no excuses for the outcome," Gachau wrote.
"The judges made their call, and I respect it. Not every ending comes with a victory, but every ending leaves you with a story," he stated.
Gachau closed his statement with a final reflection on his career.
"My last dance on the bodybuilding stage. What a journey it’s been," he added.
Background and Rivalry
The Body Fuel Championship was promoted around a personal rivalry between Gachau and fellow influencer Fid Phil. The two previously faced each other in a boxing match in June 2026, where Gachau suffered a knockout loss to Fid Phil.
Organisers framed the Nairobi event as a final stage encounter between the two figures. During the show, the pair made a lighthearted appearance on stage wearing adult diapers for the audience.
However, while Gachau actively competed in the Heavyweight division, Fid Phil did not participate in the formal contest.
Championship Results
The Heavyweight category was won by Tanzania's George Mgeni, known as King Cobra, who went on to claim the Overall Bodybuilding title and the grand prize of KSh 400,000. Kenya's Philip Guya finished second in the division, with Iron Shaffi placing fourth and Gachau taking sixth place.
According to the Fit Savanna website, the competition featured a specific prize breakdown across divisions. The Heavyweight category offered KSh 50,000 for first place, KSh 20,000 for second place, and KSh 10,000 for third place.
