Defending champs Gor Mahia book Homeboyz in FKF Cup Round of 16
Football
By
Washington Onyango
| Mar 07, 2023
John Ochieng (left) of Gor Mahia and Elphas Okukali of Kibera Soccer during FkF Cup tournament at Kasarani Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
Defending champions Gor Mahia will renew their rivalry with Kakamega Homeboyz in the Round of 16 of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup.
The match, which will be played next month on April 1 at Bukhungu Stadium, will be among three all-Premier League fixtures in the last 16.
The other fixtures will see Kenya Police clash with Ulinzi Stars in the 'Security Forces Derby' as KCB play Bidco United.
The 2021 losing finalists AFC Leopards play National Super League side Murang'a Seal who have been on the upward trajectory in the second tier this season, with Sofapaka taking on debuting Darajani Gogo in the other match involving a Premier League side against an NSL side.
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Mombasa-based Bandari play against fellow coastal side Mwatate United with Kariobangi Sharks facing off with Division One side Equity FC.
Rainbow FC, another debutant in the competition, will host Tusker FC in the other match in the last 16.
The winner of the FKF Cup will go home with Sh2 million, while runners up Sh1 million. Third and fourth place finish will earn the respective teams Sh750 000 and Sh500,000.
The win of the FKF Cup will represent Kenya in the Caf Confederations Cup.
FKF Cup Round of 16 Fixtures
Kakamega Homeboyz vs Gor Mahia FC
Kenya Police FC vs Ulinzi Stars
KCB vs Bidco United
Murang'a Seal vs AFC Leopards SC
Bandari Fc vs Mwatate United
Kariobangi Sharks vs Equity
Rainbow Fc vs Tusker
Sofapaka FC vs Darajani Gogo FC