Kakamega Homeboyz advanced to the quarterfinals of the MozzartBet Cup after clinching a 1-0 victory against Tusker on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Jomo Kenyatta Mamboleo Stadium.
The defending champions broke the deadlock in the 24th minute when Oliver Machaka found the back of the net with a decisive goal.
In the earlier fixture at Mamboleo Stadium, Bungoma Stars saw their impressive cup run come to an end as they fell to Sofapaka in an encounter that ended in a penalty shootout.
Bungoma Stars took an early lead in the first half with goals from Makokha Meshack in the 5th minute and Wycliffe Wanyonyi in the 38th minute. However, Sofapaka rallied in the second half, with Mieno Humphrey scoring in the 64th minute and Odhiambo Paul in the 71st minute to level the scores. Sofapaka eventually clinched the victory in the penalty shootout, prevailing 5-4.
In other matches, Kenya Police secured a 3-1 win over Mombasa Stars, courtesy of a brace from Tito Okello and a 37th minute goal by Alvin Mang’eni, with Ngoto Alvin scoring the lone goal for Mombasa Stars.
Meanwhile, KCB booked their spot in the quarterfinals with a 3-1 victory over fellow FKF Premier League side Bidco United.
MozzartBet Cup action continues on Sunday, March 31, 2024 with another 4 matches.
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Results
- Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 Tusker (Jomo Kenyatta Mamboleo Stadium, 3 pm)
- Bungoma Stars 2 (4) – (5) 2 Sofapaka (Jomo Kenyatta Mamboleo Stadium, 12 noon)
- Kenya Police 3-1 Mombasa Stars (Police Sacco Stadium, 3 pm)
- Bidco United 1-3 KCB (Police Sacco Stadium, 12 noon)
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)
Tournament Schedule
Quarter Finals: April 27-28, 2024
Semi Finals: May 26, 2024
Finals: June 29, 2024
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