Kariobangi Sharks sailed through to the quarter finals of the Mozzart Bet Cup after edging out Division One side Equity FC by a solitary goal at Nyayo National Stadium.Sharks joined Ulinzi Stars, Tusker, and Sofapaka as the teams that have already qualified to the quarters of the competition.Paul Odhiambo gave Sharks an early lead in only the 10th minute, heading home from Geoffrey Onyango’s perfect cross.##NAJAVA_MECA_7142301##Following the goal, a number of Equity fans called for the introduction of Oscar Lusomo and eventually the coach gave into their demands as he withdrew David Onyango.Equity slowly grew into the game and attempted to match the sleeky Sharks pound by pound in the first half, but the Premier League side had the edge eventually.Mozzart Bet Cup: Gor Mahia sent packing after loss to HomeboyzThe start of the second period saw William Muluya make a triple change as he brought in Fortune Omoto, Moses Shikanda, and Julius Masaba in place of Signum Maina, Shariff Musa, and Geoffrey Onyango.⏹ Full Time Into the quarters.#WeAreSharks pic.twitter.com/l4w7i4Rvgv— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) April 2, 2023 Sharks goal scorer Odhiambo had a golden chance to double the advantage but he missed the open chance with Muluya withdrawing him immediately for Matthew Kibiwott.Equity had a busy second half on the attacking end as they attempted to level the scores and push the game into penalties but Sharks custodian Kevin Ouru stood firm to protect the narrow lead to the final whistle.Kariobangi Sharks Starting XI: Kevin Ouru, Kevin Musamali, Timothy Ekhavi, Fredrick Alushula, Geoffrey Onyango, Keith Imbali, Biron Otieno, Tyson Otieno, Paul Odhiambo, Sigmun Maina, Shariff MusaSubs: John Otieno, Collins Obanda, Julius Masaba, Fortune Omoto, Leonlevit Otieno, Patrick Ngunyi, Matthew Kibiwott, Steve Omollo, Moses ShikandaEquity FC Starting XI: Vincent Khatili, Ezekiel Okeno, David Onyango, Laurent Aka, Derrick Akello, Eliakim Nyanga, Evans Mieno, Josphat Maina, Bonaventure Atse, Joshua Oyoo, Kwame AningSubs: Timothy Ngugi, Brandon Obiero, Kelvin Oluoch, Shadrack Kawa, Ridwan Okanlawon, Oscar Lusomo, Dan Mwangi
