Clash of the titans as MUFYA, Rongai United meet in Patrick Oboya Cup final
Reading Time: 3min | Sun. 12.12.21. | 08:51
Both teams stormed the final after edging out their opponents in the semifinal by an identical 2-0 scoreline
Curtains in the inaugural Patrick Oboya Cup Tournament come to a close today with a mouthwatering clash pitting fans' favorite MUFYA FC from South B and current tournament's favorites Rongai United from Ongata Rongai at Police Band Grounds.
Rongai United edged out South B United Sports Academy (SUSA) in the semifinal, beating them 2-0, while MUFYA saw off Dagoretti's Team Ping by a similar scoreline to advance to the final of the tournament sponsored by the leading betting firm Mozzart Bet.
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— Jeff Kinyanjui (@Nyash88) December 11, 2021
Being a local team, MUFYA FC will be enjoying the backing of the fans and their coach commonly known as Kiongozi Mbula believes that playing while enjoying the home advantage will be enough motivation.
"The team is set and ready for the game. Everyone is in high spirits more so because it is a South B team. We are a team from the locality and that gives us the urge and more incentive to emerge overall winners in the tournament. We shall be enjoying massive support from our fans whom I believe will turn out in large numbers and we want to give them the best display on top of winning the trophy," Mbula said.
On top of that, the tactician has urged scouts to make way to the venue to have a taste of the talent that has been at display in the tournament, adding that getting some players spotted from the tournament will be a huge win for the teams.
Mashindano ya Patrick Oboya cup inayodhaminiwa na Mozzart Bet Kenya 🇰🇪 yataingia tamati wikendi hii na kesho kutakuwa na kinyang'anyiro cha kuwania nafasi ya tatu na nne. Team Ping watacheza dhidi ya Susa FC hapo kesho huku kileleni cha shughuli ikiwa ni fainali 🔥 pic.twitter.com/mdwCg6nnYG
— Mozzart Bet Kenya (@mozzartbetkenya) December 10, 2021
Rongai FC's team manager John Timba is upbeat ahead of the final, noting that they are the favorites to emerge winners going by their display heading into the final game of the tournament.
"We have prepared the boys well for the final and they are psyched up to go for the trophy and the top prize. If you take a look at the way the tournament has unfolded so far, we come into this game as the favorites. We have improved with each game going into the final and I believe the boys will put up a good show. We are a full house and everyone is available for selection in the game," Timba told Mozzart Sport.
👑 | 𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙁𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙇𝙀
— Patrick Oboya Cup (@OboyaCup) December 8, 2021
It's here! It's time!
All roads lead to Police Band grounds this weekend for the great battle!
Who do you think will carry the day?
🖐️ 𝔻𝔸𝕐𝕊 𝕋𝕆 𝔾𝕆!!
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MUFYA have been given a shot in the arm after the red card shown to midfielder Tony Blaire was overturned following a successful appeal by the team and will be available for selection for the final.
The match kicks off at 3 PM.
