The Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinal matches concluded yesterday, setting the stage for the semifinals scheduled between May 25th and 26th, 2024. Kenya Police FC, Kariobangi Sharks, KCB FC, and AFC Leopards have all qualified for the semis, with the law enforcers facing Ingwe while KCB will play against Kariobangi Sharks. All four teams have entered the money bracket.##NAJAVA_MECA_8063151##In the quarterfinals, Police FC defeated Sofapaka 4-0, while KCB secured a victory over holders Kakamega Homeboyz with a solitary goal, meaning a new Cup winner will emerge. Kariobangi Sharks beat SS Assad 1-0, while AFC Leopards recovered from an early setback to defeat FKF Division One side Compel FC 3-1.The winner of the Mozzart Bet-sponsored tournament will receive KES. 2 million, with the runners-up banking KES. 1 million. The third-place finisher will get KES. 700,000, while the team losing the playoff will walk away with half a million shillings. Additionally, the winner will have the opportunity to represent the nation at next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.Among the four remaining teams, AFC Leopards and Kariobangi Sharks have previously won the Cup. Ingwe has 10 titles to their name, with their last win in 2017, while Kariobangi Sharks won it once in 2018. Kenya Police FC and KCB FC are both vying for their first-ever title.Four Man of the Match recipients in the games also received humanitarian tickets courtesy of Mozzart Bet. The awardees include Kayci Odhiambo of AFC Leopards, Steve Biko from Kariobangi Sharks, David Okoth of Kenya Police FC, and KCB’s Herit Mungai. The money will be directed to a charity cause of each player’s choice, aligning with Mozzart Bet’s efforts to impact the community through football and its players.AFC Leopards coach, Tomas Trucha, anticipates a tough duel against Kenya Police FC, who are yet to face defeat in any competition in 2024.”Police are a different side, so we will approach them differently. We expect a tough match because they appear more menacing than Gor Mahia,” the Czech tactician commented.He also praised his team for bouncing back from the early setback, emphasizing the importance of the win and the team’s resilience in controlling the game.TP Mazembe’s coach condemns Kenyan referee’s “bias” after CAF Champions League defeat
