Police promise to unleash heavy artillery against Superior Hotel in Mozzart Bet Cup round of 64
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Reading Time: 3min | Mon. 17.02.25. | 22:40
The past editions have witnessed top tier giants kiss the tournament goodbye after bowing to underdogs, underlying the competitive nature of the cup
Defending champions Kenya Police will not leave anything to chance when they face the little-known Naivasha-based Superior Hotel FC in the 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup.
Police, who clinched the title last year, were paired against the minnows during the draw conducted on Monday night at Serena Hotel in Nairobi.
Reacting to the draw, club captain David 'Cheche' Ochieng said, despite Police having one of the best players within their ranks, they will not underrate their opponents considering the giant-slaying abilities demonstrated by lower tier teams in the tournament.
The past editions have witnessed top tier giants kiss the tournament goodbye after bowing to underdogs, underlying the competitive nature of the cup.
Cheche, who was part of the Police team that won the cup last season after edging KCB 8-7 n post-match penalties said the team will go all out even as they seek to retain the title.
"It is a fair draw. This will be the second time we will be starting our cup journey in Naivasha and we hope for success," remarked Cheche, who was handed the armband following the exit of Musa Mohammed and Patrick Matasi.
"We can not afford to get it wrong from day one as we have witnessed big teams lose to grassroots-based ones. It is also important for people to understand that there is nothing like a 'small' team on the pitch. Everyone has equal chance on the pitch," said the central defender.
Meanwhile, last year's losing finalists KCB will take on Chemogoch from Baringo with the 2023 winners Kakamega Homeboyz playing JW Foundation.
Gor Mahia, who suffered early exit in last year's campaign, will start against Kenya School of Government (KSG) Ogopa with their eternal rivals, AFC Leopards playing the Nyanza-based Dero FC.
2023 losing finalists Tusker have been paired against Gucha Youth while the 2018 champions Kariobangi Sharks will take on Spitfire in the round of 64.
The 2019 champions Bandari will tackle another coastal side Rwafa FC with league debutants Mara Sugar playing Webuye Sportif.
The competition gets underway this weekend with the Round of 64 matches scheduled for February 22–23.
Round of 64 Fixtures
1. Denmak vs Uzalendo
2. Global Connection vs Nairobi United
3. Karatina HMBZ vs Donholm Seniors
4. Gucha Youth vs Tusker
5. Spitfire vs Kariobangi Sharks
6. Vegpro vs Hoha
7. Wayzata vs Zetech Titans
8. Chemogoch vs KCB
9. RWAFA vs Bandari
10. TBM Health vs Kakamega Homeboyz
11. Al-Azizia vs PAC University
12. Samitsi vs Turi
13. KSG Ogopa vs Gor Mahia
14. Solian City vs Shabana
15. Maroon Stars United vs Githurai Allstars
16. Kipchimat vs Plantech
17. Fortune Sacco vs FC Bumbani
18. Shalimar vs MOFA
19. Gituru vs Murang’a SEAL
20. Superior Hotel vs Kenya Police
21. Kibera Soccer vs Garissa United
22. JW Foundation vs Kakamega Veterans
23. Ishiara vs Mombasa Stars
24. Kapenguria United vs Oinopsos
25. Marafiki vs Bidco United
26. Green Snipers vs Compel
27. Far East United vs MAS
28. Naivasha Police vs RVNP
29. Kirinyaga Allstars vs Ulinzi Stars
30. Webuye Sportiff vs Mara Sugar
31. Desert Scorpions vs Jumbo T
32. Dero vs AFC Leopards
