Tusker FC punch ticket to Mozzart Bet Cup final after edging KCB on penalties

Tusker FC are one game away from quenching their 10-year Mozzart Bet Cup drought after edging KCB FC 4-3 on penalties after a barren draw in regular time in a semi-final staged at the Nyayo Stadium on Saturday, 16 May.

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The Brewers will now have the chance to add to their five Mozzart Bet Cup titles when they face the winner of the other semi between Kenya Police FC and Bandari, who meet later in the day.

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KCB, who have only tasted success in the cup once, back in 2004, will have to wait longer to wrap their hands on the trophy despite contesting the final back in 2024.

Goalkeeper Pavelh Ndzila emerged as the hero of the day, saving the last penalty from David Sakwa to hand Tusker their first final since 2023.

KCB booked a place in the last four following a 1-0 victory over Nairobi United in the quarter final.

Tusker, on the other hand, scored in the last minute to secure a 2-1 win over Ulinzi Stars to revive their cup hopes.

The match started at a slow pace, each team seemingly wary of opening up in the early stages and conceding a goal.

The first real action of the match came in the ninth minute when Stephen Etyang’ delivered a lucrative cross inside the box that forced Amatton Samunya to stretch and parry it for a corner as Erick Kapaito was waiting to pounce on it.

KCB would then create a chance in the 15th minute, but Francis Kahiro was late to react to a ball by Fabian Adikiny.

Tusker had an opportunity to take the lead in the 32nd minute when Thomas Omolle surged forward and, on a half volley, unleashed a strike, but it went over the bar.

Kapaito was the recipient of the next chance, but his shot after making a great turn was deflected for a corner by Clyde Senaji in the KCB defense.

KCB would then waste a glorious opportunity to take the lead in the 45th minute when Kahiro was put through on goal, but he took too long to pull the trigger and allowed Charles Momanyi to recover and block it with the teams heading to half-time level on scores.

In the second half, Tusker had the first chance in the opening minute, but Chris Erambo headed straight to Elvis Ochieng from a Dennis Iguma corner.

KCB had to wait until the 70th minute for their opportunity, which fell to Fortune Omotto, but he shot inches wide.

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Harambee Stars winger Sakwa had a glorious chance in the 80th minute when he found a loose ball inside the box, but his shot hit the side netting.

In the end, all was square at full time with the match proceeding to penalty shootouts to decide the winner.

Tusker scored through Ian Simiyu, Erambo, Ibrahim Joshua and Fabian Adikiny while Iguma saw his kick hit the crossbar.

KCB, on the other hand, scored through Mohammed Siraj, Kelvin Etemesi and Clyde Senaji while Mieno and Sakwa missed their kicks for the Bankers.

Tusker will now face the winner between Police FC and Bandari in the final, slated for Sunday, 14 June at Kwale Stadium.