FKF Cup: Holders Gor Mahia knocked out by Homeboyz

This season's Football Kenya Federation Cup will have a new winner after reigning champions Gor Mahia were eliminated on Sunday.

Gor Mahia lost 1-0 to Kakamega Homeboyz at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega.

AFC Leopards,  KCB and Bandari also advanced to the quarter-finals of the competition slated for April 28 and 29.

Kariobangi Sharks edged out FKF Division One Side Equity FC 1-0 at Nyayo National Stadium, while AFC Leopards also beat National Super League side Murang’a Seal by the same score line at Moi International Sport Center Kasarani.

Bandari won 2-0 against second tier side Mwatate United at Mbaraki Stadium in Mombasa. KCB's tie with Bidco United had to be decided by post-match penalties after a 1-1 draw in the normal time at Nyayo.

In Kakamega, the hosts dominated the game and scored the lone goal via Moses Mudavadi in the 56th minute.

Kakamega Homeboyz coach Patrick Odhiambo was facing a club where he served as assistant coach from 2019 to 2022. He was named Kakamega Homeboyz on February 13, 2023.

"We deserved to beat Gor Mahia and I'm happy that we have progressed to the quarters. We dominated the game and missed chances, but I'm happy that we have qualified for the quarters and will prepare for it," said Odhiambo.

With the win, Kakamega Homeboyz have booked a date with Kariobangi Sharks in the quarter finals.

Sharks beat FKF Division One side Equity FC by a solitary goal at Nyayo National Stadium.

Sharks' goal was netted by Paul Odhiambo just 10 minutes into the contest as he headed home Geoffrey Onyango's cross.

Kakamega Homeboyz and Kariobangi Sharks now join Tusker, Ulinzi Stars and Sofapaka who made it to the quarter-finals on Saturday. 

Gor Mahia coach Johnathan McKinstry acknowledged that their opponents were superior and asserted that now they have to focus on lifting the FKF-PL title.

“We had a big chance but Farouk Shikalo made a big save. Our focus is on the Sofapaka match and though we are disappointed, we will evaluate ourselves and use this performance to work on weak areas and win the league,” said McKinstry.

Sharks' goal at Nyayo was netted by Paul Odhiambo just 10 minutes into the contest as he headed home Geoffrey Onyango's cross.

At Kasarani, 10 man AFC Leopards' goal was scored by Jaffery Owiti with defender Kayce Odhiambo receiving his marching orders in the second half after being given two yellow cards.

Striker Joe Waithira and Umaru Kasumba were on target for Bandari against Mwatate United in Mombasa.

At Nyayo, Bidco United took the lead through Jacob Onyango, but KCB leveled matters via Francis Kahiro in the second half. Maurice Owino, Musa Masika, Brian Ochieng, and Harun Mwale scored KCB’s penalties.

Peter Nzuki was the only player who scored for Bidco United, while Jacob Onyango and Benson Iregi missed their spot kicks.

The winner of the competition will represent Kenya in the Caf Confederation Cup next season.

Sunday FKF Cup Results

Kariobangi Sharks 1 Equity 0

Kakamega Homeboyz 1  Gor Mahia 0

Murang’a Seal 0 AFC Leopards 1

Bandari 2 Mwatate United 0

KCB 1 Bidco United 1 (4-1 via penalties)