Shabana FC were one of the biggest winners on Saturday as they shot down minnows Solian City to advance to the Round of 32 of the Mozzart Bet Cup, which kicked off across the country with Round of 64 matches.Under the watchful eye of Peter Okidi, Shabana annihilated fifth-tier side Solian City 6-1 in a match staged at Kericho Green Stadium to book a pass to the next round and keep alive their dreams of playing continental football.Vincent Nyabuto and Brian Michira grabbed braces, while new signings Duke Nyamweya and Derrick Oketch added a goal apiece to open their Tore Bobe accounts.Solian, known for their exploits in the annual Aaron Cheruiyot tournament, exited the competition with valuable lessons to take into the FKF Regional League after managing to slow down Shabana’s scoring spree in the second half.##NAJAVA_MECA_8726892##Chemogoch 0-3 KCB At Nakuru Show Grounds, last year’s runners-up KCB FCmade their intentions clear after dispatching Chemogoch 3-0.Derrick Otanga was on target twice, with Vincent Ondabu rounding off the scores.KCB, who lost last season’s final to defending champions Kenya Police FC on post-match penalties, will be looking to go a step further this time as Patrick Odhiambo and his charges aim to secure the club’s first major silverware since 2024.Far United 0-0 MAS FCDandora Stadium hosted a doubleheader where Far United edged MAS FC on post-match penalties after a barren draw in regulation time.Kariobangi Sharks 6-0 Spitfire FCAnthony Akhulia lays out Bidco United’s survival plan after Gor Mahia drawIn the final game of the day at the venue, Kariobangi Sharks ran riot against FKF Division One side Spitfire FC, hammering them 6-0 to book a Round of 32 spot.Red-hot Ally Salum and Francis Memusi grabbed a brace each, while Leonlevit Otieno and Price Musebe also got on the scoresheet to hand Sharks their biggest win of the season.Sharks, who reached last season’s third-place playoff, will be hoping to push further this time after finishing behind AFC Leopards, who secured third place for a second consecutive season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8726931##Ulinzi Stars 2-1 Kirinyaga StarsIn Kirinyaga, Javan Omuse and Leshan Motian’s goals were all Ulinzi Stars needed to shut down fourth-tier outfit Kirinyaga Stars 2-1 in a game played at Kirinyaga Stadium.HOHA 1-0 VegproAt Marula Farm Grounds, Omar Rashid’s first-half strike was enough for Harvest of Hope (HOHA) to sink fellow Division One side Vegpro FC.Kakamega Homeboyz 1-1 TBM Health (4-2 pen)In Kisumu, Patrick Matasi, on his debut for Kakamega Homeboyz, saved two post-match penalties to lead Homeboyz to a 4-2 shootout victory over TBM Health after the match had ended in a 1-1 stalemate.TBM had drawn first blood, forcing Francis Baraza’s charges to dig deep in the second half to salvage the game.Michael Olunga speaks on breaking Al Duhail’s all-time top scorer recordSamitsi 5-0 St Andrew’s TuriAt Mumias Complex, FKF Division Two side Samitsi overpowered St Andrew’s Turi 5-0 to secure a spot in the Round 32 draw. Yekho Joh, Ali Abondo, Peter Muterwa, Moses Mulekano, and Bramwel Okola were on target for the Quails.Global Connections 1-3 Nairobi UnitedAt Gusii Stadium, Nairobi United avoided a scare from Global Connections, handing them a 3-1 beating in an early kick-off.Dancun Omalla, Gedion Otieno, and John Walubuka found the back of the net for the Naibois.##NAJAVA_MECA_8726907##Gucha 1-2 TuskerIn the second match at the venue, John Njuguna and Ryan Ogam’s strikes were enough for Tusker to edge out Gucha Youth 2-1 and keep alive their hopes of securing a continental football slot.In other results, RVNP beat Naivasha Police 1-0, Kipchimatt fell 4-2 to noisy neighbours Plantech, while Zetech Titans edged Wayzata Boys 2-1 in Ukunda.
