Saturday’s highlight fixture is without a doubt the battle of the disciplined forces as Kenya Police host military side Ulinzi Stars at the Police Sacco Stadium in South C.
League champions Tusker are drawn against Garissa’s Berlin FC while AFC Leopards will play varsity side Zetech Titans in their round of 32 fixture.
Clubs have until 26 January to register for the tournament
Mombasa Elite’s 100% run in the FKF National Super League was brought to a screeching halt with a 2-0 loss to Shabana at Awendo on Sunday. Despite the loss, the Mombasa side remain top of the Kenyan second division.
Four rounds into the 2021/22 NSL and it is Mombasa Elite who lead the second tier of Kenyan football. The coast side boast a 100% record, having won all four of their matches played to date, picking up the maximum 12 points.
Ukunda’s SS Assad secured promotion to the second tier National Soccer League (NSL) after edging Luanda Villa 2-1 in the promotion playoff at Nairobi’s Camp Toyoyo on Sunday 17 October 2021.
Former Sofapaka forward Cornelius Juma, now plying his trade at Mwatate United claimed the Golden Boot Award with Ken Kenyatta who steered FC Talanta to the NSL title, and with it, promotion to the top tier FKF Premier League was voted Coach of the Year.
11 categories had been earmarked for awards, among them the Coach, Player, and Young Player of the year, as well as the fair play team of the year and the most outstanding match officials.
While K’Ogalo have had unmatched success in the league, they have failed to replicate that form in the Cup competition having failed to win it since 2012 when they beat Sofapaka on penalties.
