After nearly two months of delay, the highly anticipated Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 16 clash pitting Compel FC against Mara Sugar FC will finally take place on Wednesday, 21 May at the Moi Stadium in Kisumu.The winner will earn a coveted spot in the quarterfinals against reigning champions Kenya Police FC.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe fixture had been put on hold due to a legal dispute involving Mara Sugar and AFC Leopards. Ingwe had contested their expulsion from the tournament following the abandonment of their Round of 32 clash against Mara in Kisumu.However, last week, the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) ruled in favour of Mara, clearing the way for the rescheduled encounter to proceed.##NAJAVA_MECA_8939875##Initially moved to Sudi Stadium in Bungoma, the venue was shifted back to Kisumu after Mara Sugar lodged a protest, citing logistical costs already incurred. Despite objections from Compel FC, the match will go ahead in Kisumu.To reach this stage, Compel FC edged past Green Snipers in the Round of 64 and later defeated RVNP FC in the Round of 32. Mara Sugar overcame Webuye Sportiff before setting up the now-resolved tie against AFC Leopards.Victor Wanyama takes first step towards coaching careerInterestingly, the two sides met at the same stage in last season’s edition of the cup, with Compel securing a 2-0 win to book a quarterfinal spot. They were dominant in the game and probably should have scored more.In the last eight, they initially led in that match before ultimately falling to AFC Leopards, who went on to lose to Kenya Police FC in the semifinals.Compel FC, despite narrowly missing promotion to the National Super League (NSL), ended their season on a high by finishing third in the third tier and will be looking to build on that momentum.Kenya U20 coach reflects on painful AFCON opener loss to MoroccoMeanwhile, Mara Sugar, now under the guidance of seasoned coach Edward Manoah, are locked in a battle for FKF Premier League survival. Their recent 1-0 victory over Shabana FC at Gusii Stadium gave them a much-needed boost as they fight to avoid relegation.Both teams are eyeing a place in the semifinals and a share of the Mozzart Bet Cup prize pool. The ultimate winner will walk away with Ksh2 million and the chance to represent Kenya in the CAF Confederation Cup.The runners-up will receive Ksh1 million, third place takes home Ksh700,000, while the fourth-placed team pockets Ksh500,000.The match kicks off at 3 PM.Kenya U20 coach identifies trio ripe for Harambee Stars call up
