Defending champions Nairobi United beat Posta Rangers and secure a place in the FKF Cup quarter-finals, to edge closer to retaining their title with qualification to the quarter-finals at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday, April 12th, 2026.
Fresh from a commanding 3-0 victory over Shabana and a 2-2 draw against Kakamega Homeboyz, Nairobi United, under Coach George ‘Solo’ Oduor were jittery in their intent to defend the crown after having lost to Posta Rangers 2-0 in their earlier SportPesa League meeting.
Nairobi United’s breakthrough came in the 32nd minute. Enock Machaka’s delivery caused confusion in the box, and Kevin Wangaya reacted quickest, capitalizing on a loose ball to fire the defending champions into the lead.
Kevin Wangaya turned provider, by slipping a precise pass to Enock Machaka, who showed composure in front of goal, calmly beating Bixente Otieno to make it 2-0.
At the final whistle, Nairobi United had done enough, avenging their earlier league defeat and marching into the quarter-finals.
To reach the Round of 16, Nairobi United had demolished BMC Allstars 8-0, while Posta Rangers advanced after a 2-0 win over Oinopsos.
3K FC 0 Bandari 2
Two times FKF Cup champions Bandari FC saw off National Super League (NSL) side 3K FC, securing a 2-0 victory on Sunday at Wang’uru Stadium to book their place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup.
Bandari took the lead in the 24th minute through Clifford Otieno, after running behind his marker to connect with the ball to head the ball home crossed in the area by Said Tsuma.
Joseph Otieno, headed in a cross from William Wadri to double the scores in the 34th minute reach the quarter finals and in contention for third title they last won in 2019.
Kakamega Homeboyz 0 Ulinzi Stars 1
Ulinzi Stars eliminated the 2023 winners Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 to book their place in the Mozzart Bet Cup quarter-finals following their Round of 16 clash win at Bukhungu Stadium.
An early lone goal struck by Staphord Odhiambo in the 6th minute earned the military side the crucial win for Ulinzi to advance to the quarter-finals, keeping alive their quest to end a lengthy trophy drought.
KCB FC 3 Chebaiywa Lions 0
Kenyan Premier League side Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB FC) defeated Chebaiywa Lions 3-0 to qualify for the quarter finals
The bankers under the tutelage of former national football team Harambee Stars assistant coach Robert Matano saw December Kisakah opening the scoring before Richard Omondi and Bonface Omondi sealed the win.
Kenya Police 1 BB Bread 0
An own goal was enough to slay giant killers BB Bread from the FKF Mozzart Bet Cup at the hands of Kenyan Premier League champions Kenya Police FC at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
Kenya Police scored the all important goal after Harvest Malonga delivered a cross into the box; Robert Oyugi tried to clear it backward, but the ball hit Albert Otieno and bounced loose.
Eric Zakayo then unleashed a shot that slipped through the defense and unfortunately deflected off David Odour for an own goal, handing Police the lead and qualification ticket to the quarters.
BB Bread had eliminated AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia earlier, emerging as a surprise package in the FKF Cup 2026.
The teams through to the FKF Cup quarter-finals are Tusker FC, Kenya Police, Ulinzi Stars, Mfalme FC, Bandari, Shabana, KCB FC, and Nairobi United.