The curtains of the Mozzart Bet Cup will be drawn today, Sunday 29 July, with the final taking place at the Ulinzi Sports Complex from 1500 hrs, preceded by the third place playoff.Kenyan giants Gor Mahia FC will face National Super League (NSL) champions Nairobi United in a highly anticipated final match.##NAJAVA_MECA_8997002##The Mozzart Bet Cup also provides an opportunity for both sides to play in continental football, as the winner will book a ticket to the CAF Confederation Cup.To proceed to the final, Gor Mahia overcame Murang’a Seal 5-4 in post-match penalties after a 2-2 draw in regular time in the semis.Nairobi, on the other hand, for the fourth time in the tournament, eliminated a top-tier side, beating Mara Sugar on post-match penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular time.Posta Rangers strike twice to take first leg advantage over NaivasGor Mahia are hoping to use the Mozzart Bet Cup to salvage an otherwise disappointing season that saw them lose the league title to Kenya Police FC.With the Mozzart Bet Cup their only remaining route to win a trophy and play in continental football, interim head coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno has termed the game as a must-win.Barcelona and France forwards suffer racism accusations“The motivation in the camp is so high. It is an opportunity for the club to play in the continental championship and that is what motivates the team.It is a must-win game for us. It is a final where you do not have room for error, and our players are mature enough and professional enough to go and do a good job,” Zico told Gor Mahia Media after the team’s last training session.The former Harambee Stars coach’s sentiments were echoed by star midfielder Austin Odhiambo.“This is a big match for the club, especially now that it is the only hope we have. We’ve had hardships and hard times this season; therefore, this is the only game that can make us proud as a team.Our fans are used to winning. The name Gor Mahia alone is equated to champions, so we just have to lift a trophy every season,” said Odhiambo.Kibera Soccer crowned FKF Women’s Cup championsAdditionally, the Harambee Stars midfielder said that the cup gives them the opportunity to put a smile on their fans’ faces and book a continental ticket.“I feel that it is an opportunity that God has given us to appreciate our fans this season because we have really let them down.We also have to play continental football for our fans because this is a big club, and that is why we have vowed as players to win it,” he added.Wekesa backs Matano to deliver silverware at KCBAs for Nairobi United, they are aiming at a historic double after they won the NSL and gained promotion to the FKF Premier League.Despite being underdogs, the Nicholas Muyoti-coached side will be motivated by the fact that they have eliminated top-tier teams including KCB FC, Tusker FC, Kakamega Homeboyz and Mara Sugar FC on their way to the finals.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, goalkeeper Ernest Mohammed said that he does not get intimidated by Gor Mahia and called on their fans to show up in their numbers, promising them the trophy.“I am not afraid of Gor Mahia in any way. They are human, and a football team just like us.I want to urge Nairobi United fans to come in their numbers because we need their support, and we will not disappoint them. We will give them what they want. If they want the trophy, we will give them the trophy,” said Mohammed.Danson Kago: From Githurai’s slums to lifting titles and now dreaming of coaching Harambee StarsBefore the final, there will be a third-place playoff match pitting Murang’a Seal against Mara Sugar at the same venue from noon.The two teams lost in the semi-finals and will now have a go at each other to determine who takes third position, which also comes with a better financial package.The match will also provide the teams with more reason to smile after they both successfully battled against relegation in the FKF Premier League.Michael Olunga provides update on his club’s stadium construction [VIDEO]Both teams will be proud of their achievements as this is the furthest they have reached in the tournament since their inception.Apart from the trophy and a ticket to continental football, the Mozzart Bet Cup winner will also get a Ksh 2 million prize, while the runner-up will walk home Ksh 1 million richer.The third-placed team will win themselves Ksh 750,000, with the fourth-placed team closing the money bracket at Ksh 500,000.All the money is courtesy of leading gaming firm Mozzart Bet, who have sponsored the tournament to the tune of Ksh 25 million.Mutinda points out areas of improvement after punching World Championships ticket
