National Super League (NSL) side Nairobi United faced off against FKF Premier League outfit KCB FC in the Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 16 match played on Saturday, 12 April, with the former emerging 6-5 victors on post-match penalties.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsAfter a goalless 90 minutes, the two teams headed for penalties where they equally tied, having converted four each. The shootout was decided in sudden death when KCB lost their seventh penalty, which Naibois took advantage of to advance to the quarterfinals.CS Salim Mvurya on when Kasarani Stadium will host its first match after renovationsSpeaking after the match, Nairobi United head coach Nicholas Muyoti highlighted how his side won the game.“I just told my boys to enjoy themselves. In the first half, we did not play our game as we sat deep to avoid conceding because we knew KCB would bring the game to us. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8849713##In the second half, we made more attacking changes, had more punch, created good chances but were unfortunate not to score,” said Muyoti.With Nairobi United eliminating top tier teams Tusker and KCB from the tournament, Muyoti said they are ready for whichever team they face in the quarters.Harambee Stars forward named in Scottish Premiership Team of the Week“We do not know who we are facing next, but we are ready for whoever is coming. I told my boys that this is their tournament, and it is for them to decide whether they want to lift it or not,” he added.Muyoti accepted the challenge of winning the cup, noting that it is also a motivation to gain promotion to the top tier##NAJAVA_MECA_8849486##“This is a good tournament for us, a chance for continental football as well as a good preparation and motivation for the final stages of our league.”Above all, though, the former Nairobi City Stars coach offered his gratitude to God and his team.FKF temporarily suspends CAF D Coaching Courses“I thank God for the win and the players, my technical bench as well as the management for their efforts in making all these possible. It has been a team effort to reach this stage,” he concluded.
