Mozzart Bet Cup: Ten-man AFC Leopards edge Murang’a Seal to keep CAF Confederation Cup hopes alive

Ten-man AFC Leopards survived a scare to progress to the Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinals after edging out Murang’a Seal 1-0 in a round of 16 match staged at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani on Sunday.Substitute Jaffari Owiti got the all-important goal three minutes after coming on in the first half owing to an enforced injury. Ingwe had to finish the match a man down after Kayci Odhiambo was dismissed for a second bookable offense.##NAJAVA_MECA_7142384##Prior to the game, Leopards were keen on securing a round of 16 berth on their way to what would be their 11th Cup title. On the other hand, the NSL side were keen on defying the odds and become the only non-FKF Premier League side to qualify for the last eight.Eight minutes into the game, an already depleted team were forced to make a change. Nigerian striker Ojo Olaniyi was forced off with an injury; his place was taken by Owiti, who had been handed a rare rest by coach Patrick Aussems.Mozzart Bet Cup: Gor Mahia sent packing after loss to HomeboyzThree minutes after his introduction, the former Chemelil Sugar man fired Ingwe into the lead for what was the only goal of a half that was dominated by the FKF Premier League side.Nine minutes into the second half, Ingwe were dealt a huge blow when youngster Kayci Odhiambo was dismissed after picking up his second yellow card of the game. Coach Aussems made a tactical move, resting captain Eugene Mukangula for Robert Mudenyu, who partnered with Tedian Esilaba at the heart of defence.In Mombasa, Bandari labored to get a 2-0 win over National Super League (NSL) side Mwatate United at the Mbaraki Sports Club. Joe Waithira and Umaru Kasumba scored the goals for the hosts. The Dockers will now face off with the AFC Leopards in the quarterfinals.Mozzart Bet Cup: Kariobangi Sharks edge Equity to seal quarters ticket

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