The last eight teams that will face off in the Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinals are now known after the round of 16 matches that were played on Saturday and Sunday.The round of 16 ties had its fair share of drama, and the last eight promise to be an equally entertaining affair. Defending champions Kakamega Homeboyz managed to eliminate last year’s runners-up Tusker FC in a tough contest staged at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu. Sofapaka came from two goals down to beat giant killers Bungoma Stars 5-4 on post-match penalties.##NAJAVA_MECA_7992414##Kariobangi Sharks came from behind to beat Ulinzi Stars 2-1 at the Police Sacco Stadium while SS Assad ended Denmark’s impressive run in the cup competition eliminating them on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Ukunda Showgrounds.Compel counterattack style of play saw them ease past Mara Sugar handing the Millers a 2-0 humbling at Jomo Kenyatta while AFC Leopards kept alive their dreams for silverware this term with a 1-0 win over Shabana thanks to Kaycie Odhiambo’s goal. Kenya Police drubbed Mombasa Stars 3-1 to storm the quarter-finals.#MozzartBetCup quarterfinalistsWas your prediction correct? pic.twitter.com/kaLs8Kw51D— Mozzart Bet Cup (@FKFCup) March 31, 2024 After qualifying for the last eight, AFC Leopards head coach Tomas Trucha hailed his charges for maintaining the same tempo throughout the game and said the focus was now turning to the FKF Premier League matches that resume over the weekend after a month-long break.“The team played to instructions and glad we came out as winners, our attention will be on the League games that resume this weekend,” offered Trucha.The quarterfinals unlike in the previous year where it was an all-FKF Premier League affair, this term the National Super League (NSL) and FKF Division One will have a representative in Assad and Compel SC respectively.Harambee Stars defender Daniel Anyembe opens Viborg goal accountReigning champions Kakamega will be away to KCB in one of the mouth-watering pairings. Patrick Odhiambo’s charges are the biggest fans of this tie thanks to their incredible head-to-head form and will be keen to overpower the bankers on their route to successfully defending the cup.2014 winners Sofapaka have been paired up against Kenya Police who are seeking their major silverware since promotion to the top flight, while Assad, who saw off Denmark, will host 2018 winners Kariobangi Sharks, and the last pairing is between 2017 winners AFC Leopards and third tier outfit Compel.FKF Div. One: Five-star Dandora Youth dismantles Simba Apparel as Equity outsmarts 3K FC
