Yakeen Muteheli struck twice in the second half to help Ulinzi Stars defeat Bidco United 2-0 in a Mozzart Bet Cup round of 16 clash at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, sealing a spot in the quarter-finals.Despite struggling in league form, the Soldiers overcame an equally out-of-form Bidco United to progress in the competition. The ultimate winner of the Mozzart Bet Cup will walk away with KES 2 million and a ticket to next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_8849740##The opening half was closely contested with much of the action centered in midfield. Bidco United looked more threatening going forward and had a golden chance to take the lead eight minutes before halftime, but Jacob Onyango’s effort was cleared off the line by Ulinzi defender Amatton Samunya, keeping the scores level at the break.Muteheli opened the scoring in the 59th minute, expertly finishing off a pinpoint cross from Boniface Muchiri. The duo linked up again in the 70th minute, with Muchiri delivering another assist for Muteheli to bag his brace and secure victory for the Soldiers.BREAKING: Rachier re-elected Gor Mahia chairmanMurang’a Seal cruise into quartersMeanwhile in Murang’a, home side Murang’a Seal thrashed Division One outfit Kibera Soccer FC 5-1 to set up a quarter-final meeting with Ulinzi Stars.Lucas Maina opened the scoring for Seal against his former club, but Kibera equalized just before halftime through Elvis Vida.Mozzart Bet Cup: Kenya Police see off fighting Kapenguria to book quarters slotAfter the break, Seal took full control. Victor Haki netted a quickfire brace, the first a simple tap-in following a corner, and the second amid protests from Kibera players who felt play should’ve been stopped with three of their teammates down injured.Titus Kapchanga added the fourth two minutes from time, before Wilson Kamau wrapped up the dominant display with a stoppage-time goal.The quarter-final matches are scheduled to take place between 1-4 May 1st.Boost for Rising Stars as Wanjala confirms arrival date
