Kenya Police and Ulinzi Stars will not only be battling for bragging rights in the Mozzart Bet Cup but also for another opportunity to move closer to the continental CAF Confederation Cup when they face each other at the Police Sacco Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Unlike the three league fixtures between the two sides that have all ended in draws since Kenya Police’s promotion back to the top flight, the Round of 16 clash promises a titanic battle as one winner has to be gotten from the knockout tie.With a place in the last 8 up for grabs, both sides will be keen to stay alive in the competition where lead gaming firm Mozzart Bet secured a three-year sponsorship deal worth 60 million.Who is the real Afande? Catch the Afande Derby at Police Stadium Sacco South C and LIVE on KBC. Tickets: 200 Kshs.#MozzartBetCup pic.twitter.com/DvI7m1DvoC— Mozzart Bet Cup (@FKFCup) March 31, 2023 Ahead of the game, Police’s experienced centre back Musa Mohammed called on his side to be fully prepared if they are to successfully navigate through to the next round.“We are ready for the game. It is a crucial one for us as we know what is at stake. You have to be mentally strong in matches of this magnitude. When playing in a derby, you ought to minimize mistakes and be cautious as well. The status or form of a team does not matter in such matches,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_7142321##On the other hand, a bullish James Saruni backed his side to get the job done over their counterparts in their crucial game.“We are going for nothing short of a win. They are our brothers in football in life as well as job-wise. It will not be easy for them at all. We have drawn them a couple of times in the league but Saturday’s game is a must-win for us,” he said.In the other clash, Division One side Rainbow FC will be eyeing an upset when they host top tier side Tusker FC at the Kasarani Annex Stadium.It’s time for our Mozartbet Cup Round of 16 match against Tusker FC. Be part of the action! Come to the Kasarani Annex tomorrow, Saturday, 1st April at 3 pm, and let’s cheer #therainbows to victory!#RainbowFCKenya | #TheRainbows | #MozartBetCUp pic.twitter.com/EWMd8CTPiV— Rainbow FC Kenya (@RainbowFCKenya_) March 31, 2023 Rainbow, who progressed to the Round of 16 after a 5-4 win on post-match penalties following their 2-2 draw against Migori Youth, will however be cautious as Tusker pummeled lower league side Berlin FC from Garissa 7-0 to advance.National Super League side Darajani Gogo will also be seeking to upset the apple cart when they take on Sofapaka in the early kick off clash at Police Sacco Stadium.AFC Leopards keeper doubtful for Muranga Seal clashGogo, who are making their debut in the competition, saw off Nyota FC by a solitary goal in the previous round while Sofapaka beat Karatina Homeboyz 0-3 to set up the tie.
