Mozzart Bet Cup Wrap: Top guns proceed unscathed as underdogs falter

The Ksh30 million Mozzart Bet Cup continued to live up to its billing over the weekend, delivering goals in abundance as underdogs found life tough against experienced opposition in Saturday’s round of 64 action.

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Unlike previous editions where at least one heavyweight bowed out early, this year’s competition took a different turn, with all FKF Premier League sides in action on Saturday safely booking their places in the round of 32.

Action kicked off in Mombasa, where 2018 champions Kariobangi Sharks put aside their league struggles to launch their cup campaign in emphatic fashion.

The William Muluya-coached side thrashed FKF Regional League outfit Pwani Oil FC 7-0 at Mbaraki Sports Complex.

Izzadin Juma and in-form Humphrey Aroko grabbed a brace each, while Victor Ngume, Ally Salum and Eusters Chasara added a goal apiece.

Sharks will be eyeing a return to continental football through the cup while also hoping to end a trophy drought that has stretched back to their 2019 Super Cup triumph.

At Nyumba Sita Grounds, Zetech Titans continued their impressive cup tradition after seeing off Rwafa FC 2-0.

Rwafa held firm in the first half to force a goalless break, but a tactical shift and visible fatigue after the restart allowed Michael Okoth to strike twice in quick succession and seal a round-of-32 berth for the varsity boys.

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Kibera Black Stars’ maiden appearance in the Mozzart Bet Cup ended in heartbreak at Mkapa Grounds in Kitui.

The newcomers were eliminated on post-match penalties after a 2-2 draw with Division One side Dynamo FC.

Wellington Ochieng and Bockins Adeya were on target for Ya Mama, but Dynamo edged the shootout 4-3 to advance.

In Limuru, National Super League (NSL) side 3K FC ran riot against non-league Limuru FC, hammering them 8-0 at Murigiti Primary School Grounds.

It marked a winning start for head coach Nichodemus Omasete in his first match in charge. Mark Kithome and Oscar Juma scored twice each, while Alex Mwalimu, Harrison Mwandike, Ina Githinji and Javan Newton also found the net.

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At Longonot Horticultural Grounds, Naivasha SYFA bowed out after a 2-1 defeat to Division One side Mfalme FC, with Felix Ochieng netting a brace to steer his side through.

Posta Rangers also advanced comfortably after dispatching Chemogoch FC 4-0 at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru.

On-loan Gor Mahia striker Veron Ombima struck twice, Kevin Juma scored inside the opening 15 seconds, and Brian Ouma Bunge completed the rout.

Zoo FC joined the growing list of big winners after overpowering Eldoret-based Bondeni FC 5-0 at Kericho Green Stadium. Goals came from Sammy Ggolola, Dennis Ongeri, Mathew ‘Tayo’ Odongo, Edwin Namasaka and Kipngenoh Owen.

At Kombani Grounds on the Coast, Denmark progressed with a 5-2 win over debutants Magadi All Stars.

Emmanuel Manene’s brace proved insufficient to rescue Magadi as the coastal side booked their place in the next round.

Meanwhile, Kenya Police edged past Embakasi United 1-0 at Police Sacco Stadium, with Aboud Omar’s strike proving decisive.

Mozzart Bet Cup Saturday Results

Rwafa FC 0-2 Zetech Titans

Pwani Oil FC 0-7 Kariobangi Sharks

Dynamo FC 2-2 Kibera Black Stars FC (Dynamo win 4-3 on penalties)

Limuru FC 0-8 3K FC

Naivasha SYFA 1-2 Mfalme FC

Chemogoch FC 0-4 Posta Rangers

Denmark FC 5-2 Magadi All Stars

Zoo FC 5-0 Bondeni FC

Amani Youth 0-5 Kakamega Homeboyz

Kahawa Pride 1-9 Murang’a Seal

Kamel Park Rangers 0-1 Ulinzi Stars

Dero FC 0-2 Gor Mahia

Embakasi United 0-1 Kenya Police