In a thrilling Saturday showdown at the Jomo Kenyatta Mamboleo Stadium, Kakamega Homeboyz emerged victorious over Tusker, securing their place in the quarterfinals of the Mozzart Bet Cup.
The defending champions wasted no time in making their mark on the game, with Oliver Machaka breaking the deadlock in the 24th minute with a decisive goal that would ultimately seal their fate.
Meanwhile, in an earlier clash at the same venue, Bungoma Stars’ impressive cup run came to an end as they faced a tough challenge against Sofapaka. Despite Bungoma Stars taking an early lead in the first half, with Makokha Meshack and Wycliffe Wanyonyi finding the net in the 5th and 38th minutes respectively, Sofapaka staged a remarkable comeback in the second half. Mieno Humphrey and Odhiambo Paul leveled the scores, leading to a tense penalty shootout. In the end, it was Sofapaka who prevailed, clinching a 5-4 victory.
In other exciting matches, Kenya Police secured a 3-1 win over Mombasa Stars, with Tito Okello netting a brace and Alvin Mang’eni adding another goal for the winning side. Ngoto Alvin scored the sole goal for Mombasa Stars.
Similarly, KCB demonstrated their prowess with a 3-1 victory over Bidco United, solidifying their spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
As the MozzartBet Cup action continues, fans can look forward to more thrilling encounters tomorrow, with four matches lined up:
Sunday, March 31, 2024 Fixtures:
- Compel vs Mara Sugar (Jomo Kenyatta Mamboleo Stadium, 12 noon)
- Shabana vs AFC Leopards (Jomo Kenyatta Mamboleo Stadium, 3 pm)
- SS Assad vs Denmak (Ukunda Show grounds, 3 pm)
- Ulinzi Stars vs Kariobangi Sharks (Police Sacco Stadium, 3 pm)
With the tournament schedule laid out, excitement is building as teams vie for supremacy on the road to the finals:
Tournament Schedule:
- Quarter Finals: April 27-28, 2024
- Semi Finals: May 26, 2024
- Finals: June 29, 2024
Stay tuned for more electrifying football action as the Mozzart Bet Cup continues to unfold!