Mozzart Bet Cup: Students kick out Mara Sugar as Shabana sail to Round of 32
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Reading Time: 4min | Sun. 08.02.26. | 20:01
Made up largely of school-going students and last year’s candidates, the parent-sponsored side produced a fearless performance to eliminate Mara Sugar 4-3 on post-match penalties after a pulsating 3-3 draw in regular time
The Mozzart Bet Cup once again lived up to the reputation of delivering shocks, drama and fairytale moments as non-league side Wisdom Soccer Academy stunned FKF Premier League outfit Mara Sugar to reach the Round of 32.
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After all top-flight sides safely negotiated their ties on Saturday, another routine day for elite clubs was widely expected.
However, at Ndura Sports Complex, Wisdom Soccer Academy, popularly known as WISA, had very different plans.
Made up largely of school-going students and last year’s candidates, the parent-sponsored side produced a fearless performance to eliminate Mara Sugar 4-3 on post-match penalties after a pulsating 3-3 draw in regular time.
The Millers, under the tutelage of Edward Manoah, appeared to be cruising after a bright start, with captain Drona Langa opening the scoring in the seventh minute.
However, celebrations were short-lived as Edwin Ogire’s charges responded eight minutes later, Kevin Katila leveling matters in the 15th minute.
Both sides held firm to head into the break locked at 1-1, but Mara looked to have taken control after the restart.
Daniel Wafula headed them in front in the 57th minute before new signing Cliff Nyakeya marked his debut with a goal in the 71st minute.
Just when the Millers thought they had booked passage into the next round, WISA mounted a spirited comeback.
Stephen Majanja pulled one back in the 74th minute before Abubakar Ramathan completed the historic fightback with an 80th-minute equaliser.
In the ensuing penalty shootout, Nyakeya and Wafula missed their spot-kicks as WISA converted four of their five attempts to seal a famous victory.
It marked the first time the academy has reached the round of 32, having previously exited the competition against Ulinzi Stars and Posta Rangers.
Elsewhere, third-tier side Gucha Youth advanced at Gusii Stadium after edging Division Two outfit RVNP 5-4 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in regular time.
At Marula Grounds in Naivasha, flower growers Shalimar FC exited the competition at the Round of 64 for the fourth consecutive year after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Kisumu-based TBM Health.
Former Gor Mahia forward Dickson Raila scored the decisive second-half goal.
Kenyatta University Main Ground witnessed a dominant display as KU Hardnuts thrashed Razors FC 4-0 to book a place in the next round.
Migori Youth’s Billy Clinton and Police Youth’s Joseph Otieno each netted a brace for the comrades.
In Ngong at Vapour Grounds, Ravsa were knocked out following a 1-0 loss to BMC All Stars, with Joseph Otieno scoring the lone goal.
At Afraha Stadium in Nakuru, Solian City’s campaign ended after a 2-0 defeat to Oinopsos FC, coached by Phelix Ogutu, with Oris Mumia scoring both goals.
At Kericho Green Stadium, Kipchimchim Group finally reached the round of 32 after two previous failed attempts, beating Planetch FC 3-1.
Jackson Alwanga, Emmanuel Kiprotich and Kepha Ondati were on target.
KCB secured progression at Sudi Stadium thanks to an early fourth-minute strike from Richard Omondi, which proved enough to see off Compel FC.
At St Andrew’s Turi School Grounds, Chebaiywa Lions beat hosts Turi Youth 2-0 to advance.
Michael Olunga Football Academy’s (MOFA) struggles in the competition continued as they were eliminated in the round of 64 for the third straight year following a 1-0 defeat to Muhoroni Youth at Muhoroni Stadium.
At Eldoret ASK Showgrounds, goals from Ezekiel Omuri and Derrick Otieno in the second half powered Shabana FC to a 2-0 win over Commons FC.
Tusker FC also progressed after edging Mwea United 3-2 at Wang’uru Stadium, with Cliff Oruko and a Thomas Omole brace sealing the win.
Bidco United advanced with a 1-0 victory over Naivasha Police, while Ian Mungei’s strike guided KSG Ogopa past Gituru to complete the list of teams through to the round of 32.
Mozzart Bet Cup Sunday Results
Gucha Youth 2-2 RVNP (5-4 pens)
WISA 3-3 Mara Sugar (4-3 pens)
Shalimar 0-1 TBM Health
KU Hardnuts 4-0 Razors FC
Ravsa 0-1 BMC All Stars
Solian City 0-2 Oinopsos FC
Kipchimchim Group 3-1 Planetch FC
Compel FC 0-1 KCB
Turi Youth 0-2 Chebaiywa Lions
Muhoroni Youth 1-0 MOFA
Commons FC 0-2 Shabana FC
Mwea United 2-3 Tusker FC
Gituru 0-1 KSG Ogopa
Naivasha Police 0-1 Bidco United
Githurai Allstars 0-3 Bandari
