Gor Mahia left it late to eliminate 2019 Mozzart Bet Cup champions Bandari FC as stoppage-time goals from Benson Omala and Alpha Onyango secured a 2-0 victory.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news The result meant that K’Ogalo punched a ticket to the quarter finals of the Mozzart Bet Cup, keeping alive their dreams of a double which they have not achieved in 39 years.Why Timothy Ouma is yet to report back to Slavia Prague after securing Ksh473 million transferThe first half of the encounter was an eyesore as both teams lacked quality in the final third to create and bury chances.Unimpressed by the uninspiring first half, Gor Mahia head coach Sinisia Mihic introduced his cavalry of Austin Odhiambo, Alpha Onyango and Samuel Kapen. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8850358##The changes introduced some quality, but the cutting edge was still missing for a majority of the second half.The game however, sparked to life in the 91st minute when Bryson Wangai whipped in a cross across the face of goal that was flicked on by Alpha to Benson Omala’s path who netted on his return.Ambrose Rachier vs Dolfina Odhiambo as Gor Mahia elections candidates are finalisedRocked by the late goal, Bandari were again caught napping when another cross was struck from the same left channel that found Alpha, whose first-time finish found the back of the net.Gor Mahia held on for the win to join fellow FKF Premier League side Kariobangi Sharks in the quarters.##NAJAVA_MECA_8850132##Nairobi United 0(6)-0(5) KCB FCElsewhere, KCB FC became the first major casualty of the Round of 16 as they were eliminated from the Mozzart Bet Cup by National Super League (NSL) side Nairobi United.The game had few chances as both teams settled for a draw in regular time, but Naibois edged the Bankers 6-5 on penalties.Harambee Stars striker on the verge of signing new deal in ScotlandDenmak FC 1-3 Kariobangi SharksKariobangi Sharks mounted a strong comeback in the second half to secure a 3-1 win over Denmak FC in a game that curtain raised the Bandari versus Gor Mahia clash at Mbaraki Sports Club.Denmak, known for their giant slaying instincts, wasted no time in announcing themselves in the tie as they went ahead in the 10th minute courtesy of Mwinyi Ngurumo.##NAJAVA_MECA_8850363##The Kilifi-based club took their lead into the half-time break with Sharks failing to get on the end of a number of chances created in the opening stanza.William Muluya reserved some stern words for his charges at half time as they came back firing from all cylinders, with Biko Omollo restoring parity just eight minutes after the restart.Radio Jambo presenter withdraws from Gor Mahia electionsThe comeback was complete with five minutes left on the clock as Ghai Panchol saved Sharks’ blushes of avoiding an exit against a lower league side.There was still time for Sharks to put respect to the scoreline as Tanzanian import Ally Salum scored in the fifth minute of added time to ensure William Muluya’s side advanced to the quarters.
