The 2025/26 FKF Cup (Mozzart Bet Cup) delivered one of the most dramatic weekends in Kenyan football as Round of 32 fixtures produced shocking upsets, dominant victories, and the rise of new contenders chasing domestic glory.
The biggest headline of the round came at Nyayo National Stadium, where little-known BB Bread FC stunned record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia FC with a historic 1–0 victory. The Nairobi Regional League side, playing in the fifth tier of Kenyan football, showed remarkable discipline and belief to eliminate one of the country’s most decorated clubs. Substitute Denis Muthini scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute, sealing a famous upset and sending the underdogs into the Round of 16.
For BB Bread, the victory was another chapter in a remarkable giant-killing run. The Kayole-based club had already shocked Kenyan football earlier in the tournament by eliminating AFC Leopards SC in the Round of 64 after a dramatic penalty shootout. Their triumph over Gor Mahia further confirmed the unpredictable magic of cup football and cemented their place as the story of the tournament so far.
While some giants fell, others asserted their dominance. Defending champions Nairobi United FC produced the biggest win of the round after demolishing BMC All Stars 8–0 to book their place in the Round of 16. The emphatic victory demonstrated the champions’ attacking power as they aim to retain the trophy this season.
Elsewhere, Kariobangi Sharks FC also impressed with a commanding 4–0 win over KU Hardnuts, with striker Humphrey Aroko scoring all four goals in a remarkable individual performance. Meanwhile, Kakamega Homeboyz FC progressed comfortably after defeating Kipchimchim 3–0, and Kenya Police FC secured a convincing 4–1 victory over TBM Health FC to keep their cup ambitions alive.
The tournament has once again highlighted the competitive depth of Kenyan football, with clubs from lower divisions challenging and even defeating established top-flight teams. Matches played across venues around the country have attracted significant attention as fans witness the unpredictable nature of knockout football.
Beyond domestic prestige, the stakes remain high. The winner of the FKF Cup earns the opportunity to represent Kenya in the CAF Confederation Cup, making every match crucial as teams push closer to continental football.
With the Round of 16 draw expected soon, anticipation continues to build. Whether BB
Bread can continue their fairy-tale run or the traditional powerhouses reassert their dominance remains to be seen – but one thing is certain: the FKF Cup has once again proven why it remains one of the most thrilling competitions in Kenyan football.
