The final 32 teams set to compete in the Mozzart Bet Cup round of 16 have been determined following the weekend’s round of 32 matches.The round of 32 matches delivered ample drama, and the upcoming fixtures are poised to offer another thrilling spectacle. KCB exhibited their prowess by securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the resilient Division One team MOFA. Meanwhile, Mombasa Stars staged a remarkable comeback from a goal deficit to triumph over Al Azizia from the County League in a penalty shootout. Additionally, Sofapaka displayed their resilience by rallying from behind twice to claim victory against Silibwet Leons at the Silibwet Green Stadium in Bomet.##NAJAVA_MECA_7899447##Ten-time cup winners AFC Leopards kept alive their hopes of silverware and a return to the continental stage, beating FKF Division Two Eastern Zone PAC University 3-0 at Police Sacco Stadium, while struggling FKF Premier League outfit Shabana FC dislodged flower growers Shalimar FC on penalties to book a date with Toms Trucha’s Ingwe.Hillary Otieno’s brace was all the defending champions Kakamega Homeboyz needed to advance to the next round, while Tusker defeated Bumbani Stars at Ukunda Showgrounds to secure a round of 16 berths.Bungoma Stars repeated Bandari’s heroics to dump FC Talanta out of the cup. While reacting to the team’s excellent run in the competition, Silvanus Otema said good planning and playing with courage have managed to get the four-tier club over the line twice at the expense of the much-fancied sides drawn from the top flight.“We aren’t here by fluke; we fully deserve it looking at the teams we have eliminated. We don’t underrate any team or have fear when playing them,” said the former Mumias Sugar player.Talking points from the Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 32The round of 16 will see six teams drawn from the lower leagues come up against ten clubs from the FKF Premier League.Last year’s winner, Kakamega Homeboyz will host Tusker FC in one of the mouth-watering clashes in a repeat of the 2023 final, in which Homeboyz defeated the beer makers for their maiden title in history.2014 winners Sofapaka have been paired up against FKF Division Two Western Zone A outfit Bungoma Stars, while Kenya Police, who are among the favorites for the cup, will host National Super League (NSL) side Mombasa Stars.Mozzart Bet Cup: Adoyo heroics steers Mara Sugar to round of 162018 winners Kariobangi Sharks will have a date with Ulinzi Stars; Mara Sugar will have a trip to the dreadful Ilala Stadium against Compel FC, who haven’t lost a home game in all competitions this season; SS Assad will clash with Denmark FC in a Coast derby; and the last pairing is between 2017 winners AFC Leopards and Shabana FC.Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 16 pairing Kenya Police FC vs. Mombasa Stars FCBungoma Stars FC vs. Sofapaka FCShabana FC vs. AFC Leopards SCCompel FC vs. Mara Sugar FCBidco United FC vs. KCB FCKakamega Homeboyz vs. Tusker FCSS Assad vs. Denmark FCUlinzi Stars vs. Kariobangi Sharks
