Kenya FKF Cup: AFC Leopards edge out Shabana to qualify for last eight

AFC Leopards beat Shabana 1-0 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Mozzart Bet Cup at the Mamboleo Stadium on Sunday.

Ingwe emerged victorious thrrough Kaycie Odhiambo’s lone goal in the 57th minute. In the early kickoff game, Division One Zone B side Compel defeated FKF National Super League side Mara Sugar 2-0.

Kariobangi Sharks staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Ulinzi Stars at the Police Sacco Stadium. Ulinzi Stars initiated the scoring in the 2nd minute through a Lumumba Issa goal.

Sharks’ Fortune Omoto restored parity with his goal in the 20th minute. With eight minutes remaining before the final whistle, John Makwatta propelled Kariobangi Sharks into the lead, securing the game at 2-1.

Meanwhile, SS Assad qualified for the last eight by defeating Denmak 5-4 in post-match penalties at the Ukunda Grounds. The match concluded with a 1-1 draw in regulation time.Mwinyi Chibato opened the scoring for Denmak in the 11th minute.

This stalemate persisted until the halftime whistle, leaving the scoreline at 1-0. Following the interval, Chiwaya Muruche leveled the scores in the 80th minute for SS Assad. In the penalties, Juma Mwaiao scored the winning penalty for SS Assad.


Dennis Mabuka

Dennis Mabuka is a seasoned Kenyan journalist with 18 years of experience covering sports events. He is currently a sport content creator with en.Africatopsports.com.

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