Tusker FC became the first major casualties of the 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup after suffering a 5-4 post-match penalties defeat at the hands of ambitious National Super League (NSL) side Nairobi United at Dandora Stadium. The league giants were the pre-match favourites, but the competitive nature of the cup was on full display as Nairobi United fought tooth and nail to secure a 1-1 comeback draw in regular time. 14-year-old to Kariobangi Sharks rescue as Kenya Police also sail to Mozzart Bet Cup last 16Tusker took the lead in the 15th minute through budding striker David Polepole, who headed in a cross delivered by Dennis Wanjala. Playing on the wing as opposed to left back, Wanjala found himself on the space and whipped in a cross that Polepole reacted quickest to head in.Despite conceding early, Nairobi United had a decent game and gave the Tusker back line, along with goalkeeper Brian Opondo,work to do.Nairobi United replied in the second half through Nigerian striker Michael Karamor, who tapped in from close range, forcing the winner to be decided from the spot. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8763445##Karamor, John Otieno, Brian Ogutu, Jim Ouma and Adams Nyambane all converted their penalties for Nairobi United. John Njuguna, Alex Onchwari, Polepole and Collins Odhiambo converted for Tusker, with Ugandan left-back George Kaddu missing his kick. Miles away to the Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, the clash between AFC Leopards against Mara Sugar was abandoned after fan trouble was witnessed late in the second half. The two teams were locked on a barren draw before chaos erupted. Football Kenya Federation is expected to issue a statement and rule on the fate of the game. Kakamega Homeboyz defender hoping to stay injury-free to boost CHAN selectionBandari 3-1 Al Azizia The 2019 champions Bandari also made it to the next round after beating Meru-based side Al Azizia 3-1 at Mbaraki Stadium.Alfred Tanui had his name on the score sheet twice, with South Sudan midfielder Jackson Dwang adding the third for the hosts. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8763441##KCB 0-0 HOHA (5-4 pen)Last season’s losing finalist KCB needed post-match penalties to eliminate Harvest of Hope Africa (HOHA) 5-4 at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium. The winner had to be decided from the shootout after the two teams labored for a barren draw in regular time. What will Harambee Stars’ philosophy be under McCarthy?Compel 2-1 RVNPCompel are also through to the last 16 after narrowly edging RVNP 2-1 at the Pan Paper Grounds in Webuye. Denmark FC 2-2 Donholm Seniors (5-4 pen)##NAJAVA_MECA_8763434##Denmark FC, who gained significant fame last season after sinking league giants Gor Mahia, have extended their good run in the tournament after sending Donholm Seniors 5-4. Just like the clash pitting HOHA against KCB, the match, staged at Kwale Stadium, was decided through penalties after a 2-2 draw in regular time.
