The Mozzart Bet Cup is set to take center stage for the 2023-2024 season, with 64 teams lined up for the competition following a draw done by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) on Wednesday, 17th January 2024.
With the winner of the auspicious competition geared to represent Kenya in the CAF Confederations Cup, 38 clubs expressed interest in participating in the knockout competition, including 14 FKF Premier League clubs, 6 FKF National Super League clubs, 4 FKF Division One clubs, and 14 regional clubs.
The main tournament is keen on hosting the matches from the round of 16 knockout stages, and there will be six matchups in this preliminary round which will see winners play each other in the round of 32 action set to kick off on Saturday, February 24, to Sunday, February 25, 2024.
With the defending champions Kakamega Homeboyz beginning their campaign against Solian City, ticketing information has been confirmed for different matches across the weekend.
On Saturday, the Police Sacco Stadium doubleheader featuring Kenya Police vs Posta Rangers and FC Talanta vs Bungoma Stars will see fans part with Kshs 3000 for a VVIP ticket, Kshs 1000 for a VIP ticket, and Kshs 200 for Terrace ticket. The rates shall apply for the doubleheader in the same venue on Sunday, featuring PAC University vs AFC Leopards and Zetech Titans vs Mara Sugar.
Shalimar vs Shabana, Karatina Homeboyz vs Bidco United, Al Azizia vs Mombasa Stars, Denmark vs Gor Mahia, Nyamira Super Eagles vs Kariobangi Sharks, and Bumbani Stars vs Tusker will all be charged Kshs 200 all round.
Notably, there has also been a change in fixtures, with Bumbani Stars vs Tusker now being played at the Ukunda Showgrounds on Sunday at noon, making it a doubleheader, as the Denmak vs Gor Mahia game will be played at 3:15 pm on Sunday in the same venue.
The Shalimar vs Shabana game previously set to be played on Saturday will now be played on Sunday at the Longonot Horticulture grounds.
Round of 32 Fixtures
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Kenya Police vs Posta Rangers (Police Sacco Stadium, 3:15 pm)
FC Talanta vs Bungoma Stars (Police Sacco Stadium,12 noon)
Silibwet vs Sofapaka (Silibwet Green Stadium, 1 pm)
Compel vs Kajiado (Panpaper Ilala Stadium, Webuye, 1 pm)
Bomachoge Borabu vs SS Assad (Kenyenya Grounds, 1 pm)
Sunday, February 25, 2024
PAC University vs AFC Leopards (Police Sacco Stadium, 3:15 pm)
Zetech Titans vs Mara Sugar (Police Sacco Stadium, 12 noon)
Karatina Homeboyz vs Bidco United (Karatina Stadium, 3 pm)
MOFA vs KCB (MOFA Complex, 1 pm)
Solian City vs Kakamega Homeboyz (Solian Girls High School, El Dama Ravine, 1 pm)
Bumbani Stars vs Tusker (Ukunda Showground, 12 noon)
Shalimar vs Shabana (Longonot Horticulture Grounds, 3 pm)
Al Azizia vs Mombasa Stars (Kinoru Stadium, 3 pm)
Denmark vs Gor Mahia (Ukunda Showground, 3:15 pm)
Harvest of Hope Africa vs Ulinzi Stars (Mumias Sports Complex, 1 pm)
Nyamira Super Eagles vs Kariobangi Sharks (Cardinal Otunga High School, 1 pm)
