Football Kenya Federation Division Two side Bomachoge Borabu are gearing up for an enthralling encounter in the annual Mozzart Bet Cup when they lock horns against National Super League (NSL) outfit SS Assad on Saturday at Kenyenya Grounds in Kisii.It will be the first time the fourth side is taking part in the prestigious tournament that apart from the Ksh 2 million in winners’ prizes the participants also get to represent Kenya in the CAF Confederation matches later in the year.##NAJAVA_MECA_7891640##Borabu who are third on their log, will be banking on the lessons picked from recent friendly matches against highly ranked teams to propel them over the second-tier veterans.Last week, the club held a series of build-up matches, squiring out with Kakamega Homeboyz and Mara Sugar as part of preparations for the big weekend. Under the watch of former Nzoia Sugar FC expert Rix Kanuli, they dispatched Homeboyz 3-1 before seeing off Mara 2-1.“We had two quality matches the previous week. We managed to beat FKFPL side Kakamega Homeboyz and Mara Sugar which plays in the NSL and this has raised the adrenaline levels of the boys,” offered Kanuli.“We picked a lot of lessons from the games which will be instrumental when we face Assad on Saturday,” he added.How Zico is unlocking Jacob Onyango’s goal scoring potential at SofapakaKanuli further emphasized the importance of the Mozzart Bet Cup as it allows lowly ranked teams and grassroots footballers to come up against the best thus giving them exposure to the outside football world.“I encourage more teams to register for the tournament next year, the cup gives a chance to players from lower leagues to get the much-needed exposure, this alone is a motivator for the aspiring young talents.”Aware of Assad’s struggles in away matches this season, the former Mwatate United man does not underrate Simba Gii as he terms them the favorites going to the match.“On paper, the opposition are the favorites by playing in a higher league than us. When you look at their away record, you realize they have not won a match of late but that does not matter, we are well prepared and ready for the challenge,” he told Mozzart Sport. The Mozzart Bet Cup enters the round of 32 on Saturday and Sunday after the conclusion of the preliminary stages, the winner gets a chance to represent Kenya in the CAF Confederation Cup and nets Ksh 2 million in prize money.Gor Mahia’s fitness concerns emerge as FKF PL clashes reveal second-half strugglesRound of 32 FixturesSaturday, February 24, 2024Kenya Police vs Posta Rangers (Police Sacco Stadium, 3:15 pm)FC Talanta vs Bungoma Stars (Police Sacco Stadium,12 noon)Silibwet vs Sofapaka (Silibwet Green Stadium, 1 pm)Compel vs Kajiado (Panpaper Ilala Stadium, Webuye, 1 pm)Bomachoge Borabu vs SS Assad (Kenyenya Grounds, 1 pm)Sunday, February 25, 2024PAC University vs AFC Leopards (Police Sacco Stadium, 3:15 pm)Zetech Titans vs Mara Sugar (Police Sacco Stadium, 12 noon)Karatina Homeboyz vs Bidco United (Karatina Stadium, 3 pm)MOFA vs KCB (MOFA Complex, 1 pm)Solian City vs Kakamega Homeboyz (Solian Girls High School, El Dama Ravine, 1 pm)Bumbani Stars vs Tusker (Ukunda Showground, 12 noon)Shalimar vs Shabana (Longonot Horticulture Grounds, 3 pm)Al Azizia vs Mombasa Stars (Kinoru Stadium, 3 pm)Denmark vs Gor Mahia (Ukunda Showground, 3:15 pm)Harvest of Hope Africa vs Ulinzi Stars (Mumias Sports Complex, 1 pm)Nyamira Super Eagles vs Kariobangi Sharks (Cardinal Otunga High School, 1 pm)
