Gor Mahia’s quest for a domestic double continues this Thursday when the reigning FKF Premier League champions lock horns with Kariobangi Sharks in the Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinals at Dandora Stadium. Kickoff is set for 4 pm.Earlier in the day at the same venue, 2023 winners Kakamega Homeboyz will clash with second-tier outfit Nairobi United — the only surviving National Super League (NSL) side in the tournament and this year’s surprise package.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsOver at St. Sebastian Park in Murang’a, hosts Murang’a Seal will take on Ulinzi Stars in another eagerly anticipated last-eight showdown.##NAJAVA_MECA_8894036##The Mozzart Bet Cup winner will take home Sh2 million and book a place in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup — a coveted ticket to the continental stage.However, not all teams are in action just yet. Defending Champions Kenya Police remain in limbo, waiting to learn who they’ll face in the quarterfinals.The delay is due to an unresolved appeal by AFC Leopards, who contested a decision by the League and Competition Committee that awarded their abandoned Round of 32 match to Mara Sugar.The appeal winner will meet Compel FC in the Round of 16, with the victor going on to challenge Kenya Police.We have done our homework well, says Rising Stars coach ahead of AFCON debut against MoroccoDespite an up-and-down campaign, Gor Mahia remain in the title race, sitting just two points behind table-toppers Kenya Police with six games to go.Their record 22nd league title is still within reach — and they’re determined to add cup silverware too.They head into Thursday’s match with a psychological edge, having defeated Kariobangi Sharks in their last six meetings. The Sharks haven’t beaten Gor since January 2021.“Every match is crucial at this stage. We’re focused on winning both the league and the cup, and that means no slip-ups,” said Gor coach Sinisa Mihajlović on Wednesday.NSL Wrap: Darajani Gogo, Naivas pick vital wins in promotion raceMihic returned to the dugout last weekend after a two-match suspension and watched his side dispatch Mara Sugar 4–0, even without key stars Austin Odhiambo and Benson Omala.Sharks, meanwhile, have had a tough season and are winless in their last two league outings. They sit 12th on the table with 32 points from 28 matches and will need a spirited performance to upset the odds.For Kakamega Homeboyz, the Mozzart Bet Cup represents a genuine shot at continental football. Currently fifth in the league and trailing by 10 points, their title hopes are slim — but the cup offers a lifeline.“This tournament means a lot to us. Nairobi United have already knocked out top-tier teams, so we’re approaching this game with caution and full commitment,” said Homeboyz coach Francis Baraza.##NAJAVA_MECA_8894342##Nairobi United, under former Homeboyz boss Nicholas Muyoti, have been this year’s giant-killers. They stunned FKF-PL heavyweights Tusker and KCB in the earlier rounds, progressing on penalties after goalless draws.“We’re chasing history. We’ve prepared thoroughly and believe we can go all the way,” said Muyoti. “Beating another Premier League side would be another big step toward our dream of continental football.”United are also blazing a trail in the NSL, sitting top with 62 points and nine matches to play, making promotion to the top flight a strong possibility.Injury blow rocks Kakamega Homeboyz ahead of Mozzart Bet Cup quarter-finalsMeanwhile, Murang’a Seal are fighting on a different front — survival. Second from bottom in the league with 26 points, the cup offers a chance to lift spirits in a difficult season.Their quarterfinal clash with Ulinzi Stars promises to be tight. The two sides have evenly split their last five encounters, with one win apiece and three draws.
