KERCHO, Kenya – February 22, 2025 – Shabana FC delivered a masterclass in attacking football at Kericho Green Stadium, obliterating Solian City FC 6-1 in the Round of 64 of the Mozzart Bet Cup 2025.
The Kisii-based side’s relentless performance secured their place in the next round, set for March 8–9, while elsewhere, Tusker FC edged out Gucha Youth 2-1 at Gusii Stadium in another cup fixture.
However, it was Shabana’s emphatic display that stole the spotlight, with their X handle, @Shabanafckenya, chronicling the demolition in real time.
The onslaught began just one minute into the match when Vincent “Terminator” Nyabuto Socha fired Shabana into the lead.
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Nyabuto struck again in the 10th minute, this time with an assist from “Maasai,” doubling the advantage to 0-2.
The hosts briefly rallied in the 38th minute, clawing one back to make it 1-2. “38′ Goal The hosts get a goal here. Game on,”
In the 41st minute, Brian Michira restored the two-goal lead with a strike assisted by Keith Imbali.
Ahead of halftime, tactical substitutions proved pivotal. Darius Msagha and Starboy Ezekiah Omuri were replaced by Lastborn Austine Odongo and Duke Nyamweya Kurio, with the score holding at 1-3 by the 47th minute.
The fresh legs paid dividends in the second half, as Kurio netted in the 50th minute, assisted by James Mazembe, pushing the tally to 1-4.
Shabana’s dominance intensified in the 65th minute when Michira scored his second.
Moments later, at the 67th minute, Michira and Keith “The Magician” Imbali gave way to Kevin Nyabuto Omundi and Derrick “Sniper” Oketch, maintaining the momentum.
The rout was sealed in the 86th minute when substitute Oketch, assisted by Kurio, rifled in the sixth goal. “
The final whistle blew with Solian City FC humbled at 1-6, a scoreline reflecting Shabana’s sheer superiority.
Oketch leading the charge, and their squad depth shone through with impactful substitutions.
Mozzart Bet Cup Sunday, February 23, 2025 Fixtures
- 15:00 – Karatina Homeboyz vs. Donholm Seniors (Karatina Stadium, Karatina)
- 15:00 – Maroon Stars United vs. Githurai Allstars (Nanyuki Stadium, Nanyuki)
- 15:00 – Al-Azizia vs. PAC University (Kinoru Stadium, Meru)
- 13:00 – Denmak vs. Uzalendo (Ukunda Show Grounds, Ukunda)
- 15:30 – Rwafa vs. Bandari (Ukunda Show Grounds, Ukunda)
- 15:00 – Fortune Sacco vs. Bumbani (Mukinduri Pri. Grounds, Kerugoya)
- 13:00 – Shalimar vs. MOFA (Marula Farm Grounds, Naivasha)
- 15:30 – Superior Hotel vs. Kenya Police (Marula Farm Grounds, Naivasha)
- 15:00 – Gituru vs. Muranga Seal (Sportpesa Arena, Murang’a)
- 15:00 – Kibera Soccer vs. Garissa United (Don Bosco Grounds, Karen)
- 15:00 – Ishiara vs. Mombasa Stars (Moi Stadium, Embu)
- 15:00 – Kapenguria United vs. Oinopsos (Makutano Showground, Kapenguria)
- 15:00 – Marifiki vs. Bidco United (Kabiruini Show Grounds, Nyeri)
- 15:00 – Green Snipers vs. Compel (Bomet Stadium, Bomet)
- 13:00 – JW Foundation vs. Kakamega Veterans (Pan Paper Ilala Stadium, Webuye)
- 15:30 – Webuye Sportiff vs. Mara Sugar (Pan Paper Ilala Stadium, Webuye)
- 13:00 – Desert Scorpions vs. Jumbo T (Dandora Stadium, Dandora)
- 15:30 – KSG Ogopa vs. Gor Mahia (Dandora Stadium, Dandora)
- 15:00 – Dero vs. AFC Leopards (Siaya Stadium, Siaya)
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