Defending champions Kenya Police will not leave anything to chance when they face the little-known Naivasha-based Superior Hotel FC in the 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup. Police, who clinched the title last year, were paired against the minnows during the draw conducted on Monday night at Serena Hotel in Nairobi. Reacting to the draw, club captain David ‘Cheche’ Ochieng said, despite Police having one of the best players within their ranks, they will not underrate their opponents considering the giant-slaying abilities demonstrated by lower tier teams in the tournament. The past editions have witnessed top tier giants kiss the tournament goodbye after bowing to underdogs, underlying the competitive nature of the cup. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8713193##Cheche, who was part of the Police team that won the cup last season after edging KCB 8-7 n post-match penalties said the team will go all out even as they seek to retain the title. “It is a fair draw. This will be the second time we will be starting our cup journey in Naivasha and we hope for success,” remarked Cheche, who was handed the armband following the exit of Musa Mohammed and Patrick Matasi. “We can not afford to get it wrong from day one as we have witnessed big teams lose to grassroots-based ones. It is also important for people to understand that there is nothing like a ‘small’ team on the pitch. Everyone has equal chance on the pitch,” said the central defender. Meanwhile, last year’s losing finalists KCB will take on Chemogoch from Baringo with the 2023 winners Kakamega Homeboyz playing JW Foundation. As it happened: Interesting ties ahead as 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup Draw concludesGor Mahia, who suffered early exit in last year’s campaign, will start against Kenya School of Government (KSG) Ogopa with their eternal rivals, AFC Leopards playing the Nyanza-based Dero FC. 2023 losing finalists Tusker have been paired against Gucha Youth while the 2018 champions Kariobangi Sharks will take on Spitfire in the round of 64.’I lost my passport’: Gor Mahia midfielder explains absence from Tusker drawThe 2019 champions Bandari will tackle another coastal side Rwafa FC with league debutants Mara Sugar playing Webuye Sportif. The competition gets underway this weekend with the Round of 64 matches scheduled for February 22–23.Round of 64 Fixtures Denmak vs UzalendoGlobal Connection vs Nairobi UnitedKaratina HMBZ vs Donholm SeniorsGucha Youth vs TuskerSpitfire vs Kariobangi SharksVegpro vs HohaWayzata vs Zetech TitansChemogoch vs KCBRWAFA vs BandariTBM Health vs Kakamega HomeboyzAl-Azizia vs PAC UniversitySamitsi vs TuriKSG Ogopa vs Gor MahiaSolian City vs ShabanaMaroon Stars United vs Githurai AllstarsKipchimat vs PlantechFortune Sacco vs FC BumbaniShalimar vs MOFAGituru vs Murang’a SEALSuperior Hotel vs Kenya PoliceKibera Soccer vs Garissa UnitedJW Foundation vs Kakamega VeteransIshiara vs Mombasa StarsKapenguria United vs OinopsosMarafiki vs Bidco UnitedGreen Snipers vs CompelFar East United vs MASNaivasha Police vs RVNPKirinyaga Allstars vs Ulinzi StarsWebuye Sportiff vs Mara SugarDesert Scorpions vs Jumbo TDero vs AFC Leopards
