There will be five key battles that will likely decide who wins the 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup final that goes down today, Sunday 29 June from 1500 hrs.The Mozzart Bet Cup final will see Kenyan giants Gor Mahia face National Super League (NSL) champions Nairobi United in a highly anticipated clash that will take place at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.##NAJAVA_MECA_8997002##Gor Mahia saw off Murang’a Seal to get to the final while giant killers Nairobi United downed Mara Sugar to book a place in the final.With the match being the first time the two sides will play against each other, there are no direct references to make on them but Mozzart Sport looks at five battles that are likely to determine the match winner.Mozzart Bet Cup: CAF ticket at stake as Gor Mahia face Nairobi United in finalZedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno vs Nicholas MuyotiThe biggest battle in the match will happen on the touchline where Gor Mahia coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno will engage in a tactical battle against Nairobi United’s Nicholas Muyoti.Both tacticians are experienced enough and aware that they need to get their tactics on point if they are to win the Cup.While Zico has more quality and experienced players, Muyoti has proven several times in the tournament that he has the formula to not only frustrate big teams but to also knock them out.Edesa’s Sydney Marathon course record at risk in loaded WMM debut fieldNaibois have perfected the art of playing in a low block, pressing from the second third and using their pacy attackers to hit teams on the counterattack.When they fail to get a winner in regular time, their defense has stood tall to ensure the match heads to penalties and Zico must therefore find a formula of using his creative players to break down the Naibois defense.Ingwe Decides: Ambani, Mutokah clash for top seatThe tactical battle is one that either coach cannot afford to lose, lest they also lose the match and all the benefits that come with it.Benson Omalla vs John OtienoOn Gor Mahia’s attacking front, Benson Omalla will be the main man tasked with finding the back of the net for the 21-time FKF Premier League champions.Omalla is a proven goal poacher and a reliable man for K’Ogalo and despite his diminished sharpness this season due to insufficient playing time, he has still been able to score some important goals for Gor Mahia.Kenyan-born president fired by Toronto Raptors after 13-year tenureHowever, for Omalla to score, he will have to win the battle against John Otieno in the Naibois defense.Otieno has been instrumental for the NSL champions since crossing over from Sofapaka in the mid-season transfer window and has managed to silence other top strikers in the course of their journey.The winner of this battle will most likely also be on the match’s winning side.Austin Odhiambo vs Benard OumaThe bigger chunk of Gor Mahia’s hopes lies in the shoulders of reigning FKFPL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Austin Odhiambo.Odhiambo has been the main man tasked with the creative responsibility in the team and has had to also shoulder the burden of scoring goals this season where he is the club’s leading goal scorer.Posta Rangers strike twice to take first leg advantage over NaivasIf Gor Mahia are to win the Cup, they will be hoping that Odhiambo produces his A-game in the looming high-octane clash.However, the former AFC Leopards man will have to deal with Benard Ouma in the Nairobi United midfield who has proven capable of silencing top players in the campaign.Isaac Omweri vs Levin OdhiamboNaibois will be banking on Omweri to once again be at his best and provide attacking threat from the width where he has been the main supplier of their goals.Omweri has produced top performances in this tournament and will be taking that confidence with him as he faces Levin on the right side of attack in a battle that is likely to affect the match winner.Harambee Stars learn fixture schedule of home 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN)Michael Karamor vs Alphonce OmijaKaramor has been the main source of goals for Nairobi United this season and is the club’s leading goal scorer.The striker finished the NSL season with 17 goals and will be taking his form as well as physical prowess into the match to help his side win what would be a historic silverware.Harambee Stars defender Omija will be the man tasked with stopping Karamor’s danger and will have to be at his best to do so, otherwise K’Ogalo will be in problems.It’s just another Manic MondayIn conclusion, the team that wins the majority of these battles will most likely lift the 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup.At stake is the Cup, a continental ticket to play in the CAF Confederation Cup and Ksh 2 million for the winner and Ksh 1 million for the runner-up courtesy of Mozzart Bet.Ugandan custodian laments missing out on award after joining AFC Leopards
