The journey to the Mozzart Bet Cup final and next season’s CAF Confederation Cup resumes this weekend, with the semi-finals taking place at Police Sacco Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday.Initially, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) had scheduled the semi-finals for Dandora Stadium, where the quarter-finals were held.However, a recent communiqué from the FKF announced the venue change, with both matches now set to take place on the same day.##NAJAVA_MECA_8117932##The action kicks off at midday with Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) aiming to end their twenty-year trophy drought as they face the 2018 Cup winners, Kariobangi Sharks.KCB last won the trophy in 2004, defeating Thika United 1-0 to claim what was then known as the Transparency Cup.The Bernard Mwalala-coached side secured their semi-final spot by overcoming defending champions Kakamega Homeboyz.Kariobangi Sharks, on the other hand, advanced by defeating National Super League (NSL) side SS Assad 1-0.Firat raves over ‘miracle man’ Athony Akumu, addresses his latest inclusionThe Sharks are hoping for a return to continental football, having last featured in the CAF Confederation Cup in 2018.That year, they represented Kenya after winning the domestic cup, entering the CAF Confederation Cup qualifying rounds and achieving a memorable 9-1 aggregate victory over Djibouti’s Arta/Solar7.Their journey ended in the second round after a 0-0 home draw and a 2-1 away loss to Ghana’s Asante Kotoko.The William Muluya-coached Sharks featured in three consecutive cup finals between 2017 and 2019, winning once against Sofapaka in 2018 and losing twice to AFC Leopards and Bandari.Still making sacrifices: Firat discloses delayed salariesFollowing the KCB vs. Kariobangi Sharks match, the semi-final action continues with a clash between 2017 Cup winners AFC Leopards and Kenya Police, who are seeking their first-ever top-flight accolade and a chance to compete at the continental level.Leopards secured their semi-final spot with a 3-1 victory over FKF Division One side Compel SC, while Kenya Police thrashed FKF Premier League side Sofapaka 4-0 to set up their meeting with Ingwe.The winner of the Mozzart Bet Cup will receive Ksh 2,000,000 and the opportunity to represent Kenya in the CAF Confederation Cup next season (2024-2025).
