Kenneth Muguna once again started for Azam FC on Thursday in the Mapinduzi Cup as they saw off Jamhuri FC 3-0 to secure a semifinal cup slot.The win, coupled with the opening group A opening 1-1 tie against Malindi FC played two days earlier helped the ice-cream makers progress to the last four as group A winners.##NAJAVA_MECA_6922735##After a slow start, Azam got the opening goal in the 30th minute through Ismail Aziz in what was the only goal of the first half. Eight minutes into the second stanza, Abdoul Sopu gave his side a two-goal cushion with a goal from the penalty spot. Another penalty awarded seven minutes from time saw Sopu get his second of the game and Azam’s third and final goal of the match.Elsewhere, Joash Onyango did not feature in match day squad as his already bundled out Simba SC registered a win in their final group C match. The opening defeat To Mlandege FC saw the Zanzibari side progress to the semis at the expense of the Tanzanian giants.On Thursday against KVZ FC, the club fielded a largely young, fringe side that managed to get a win nonetheless. Michael Joseph scored the all-important goal of the game in the 41st minute.Kenya defender, Chris Oruchum will be in action on Friday when his side, Namungo FC plays Burundian club, Aigle Noir. They registered a 0-0 draw in the opening match of the tournament against Chipukizi FC. Tanzania league leaders Yanga on the other hand will be up against Singida Big Stars. Three Kenyan referees earn FIFA badges for 2023, two dropped
