National Super League( NSL) champions Nairobi United delivered another piece of brilliant performance, beating record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia to claim the 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup in a final staged at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News Faced with yet another test in their daring but yet impressive run in the tournament, Nairobi United proved that they had not eliminated giants or reached the final by fluke, as they humbled the most-decorated club on Kenyan soil to be crowned champions.##NAJAVA_MECA_8996625##The club, famously known as Naibois, had one of the toughest fixtures, having eliminated last year’s losing finalists KCB, 2023 champions Kakamega Homeboyz, 2016 champions Tusker and Mara Sugar to set up a date with Gor Mahia.Their sweet victory caps what has been an incredible run in the season, as the club was crowned National Super League champions eight days ago-a feat that saw them secure a ticket to the top-tier.Further, the result rendered Gor Mahia’s season trophy-less as the club’s sole hope for a title was on the Cup, having fallen short in the league title defence.BREAKING: Boniface Ambani elected new AFC Leopards chairpersonGoals from Frank Ouya and Enock Machaka were enough to down a determined Gor Mahia, who got their consolation through on-loan midfielder Ben Stanley Omondi.The victory, not only earned Nairobi their first-ever major title but also a Ksh 2 million cash prize and a historic ticket to represent Kenya in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.Backed by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, the Naibois came into the tie hoping to make history as the third second tier club to win the title after Mathare United and Sofapaka.Their resolve paid off just five minutes into the game when Ouya’s acrobatic finish from a poorly cleared throw-in earned them the lead.Mozzart Bet Cup: Murang’a Seal edge Mara Sugar to claim third placeGor, determined to avoid finishing the season trophyless, gradually settled into the game and drew level in the 37th minute through Omondi after sustained pressure.Omondi, outpaced his marker to a cut back from Musa Shariff to drill the ball low and hard to the left corner.The first half ended 1-1, with both sides trading missed chances in an affair that Gor enjoyed large spells of dominance.The second half mirrored the first, in terms of energy and push for the winning goal, in a Complex that was packed to capacity, with both sets of fans creating a carnival atmosphere, dancing and singing throughout the two sided contest.##NAJAVA_MECA_8996818##In the 73rd minute, United reclaimed the lead in style.Former FC Talanta midfielder Machaka unleashed a screamer from outside the box to cap off what was a good afternoon in the midfield, where he bossed thanks to his technical abilities.Gor were handed a golden opportunity to draw level in the dying moments after the centre referee Brooke Philips Elijah pointed to the spot.However, their top scorer in the tournament Alpha Onyango failed to beat Ernest Mohammed, sealing Gor’s fate in the clash.As the final whistle blew, Nairobi’s bench, players and fans erupted in celebration, their joy uncontained as the magnitude of the achievement sunk in.Tanui chasing Gold Coast Marathon three-peatFor head coach Nicholas Muyoti and his men, the win was a product of grit, discipline, and belief as he stated in the pre match press conference.Beyond the football, the 2025 Mozzart Bet Cup final delivered on all fronts.The halftime show lit up the stadium, with stellar performances by Benga star Prince Indah and rapper Breeder LW, turning the event into a full-day spectacle that blended sport and entertainment.
