The second day of the Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 64 provided a feast of football, featuring thrilling comebacks, penalty shootout drama, and unexpected upsets that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Looking to move past last season’s early exit, Gor Mahia secured a 3-0 victory over Kenya School of Government FC. Goals from Onyango Samuel, Austine Odhiambo, and Bonface Omondi ensured their safe passage to the next round.
Meanwhile, FKF National Super League (NSL) side Mombasa Stars suffered a shocking exit after a 3-1 loss to Ishiara FC. However, another NSL side, MOFA, dominated their fixture, cruising to a 4-0 win over Shalima to comfortably advance.
One of the day’s most thrilling encounters came from Division Two sides Desert Scorpions and Jumbo T. Desert Scorpions appeared to be on course for victory after taking a 2-0 lead, but Jumbo T staged a remarkable comeback, scoring three unanswered goals to win 3-2 and book their place in the Round of 32.
In Bomet, Last season’s surprise quarterfinalists, Compel, will be looking to replicate their impressive run as they continued their cup journey with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Green Snipers.
While FKF Premier League (FKFPL) side Murang’a Seal faced a stiff challenge against Gituru, needing penalties to secure their progress after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. They eventually triumphed 4-1 in the shootout.
With the Round of 64 concluded, attention now shifts to the Round of 32, where teams will compete for a coveted spot in the Round of 16. The matches are scheduled for March 8 and 9, 2024.