The road to continental football has narrowed as the 2026 Kenya Cup, dubbed the Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinals are officially set. Following a Round of 16 that delivered both clinical dominance and jaw-dropping upsets, eight teams remain in the hunt for Kenya’s most prestigious knockout trophy and the elusive ticket to the CAF Confederation Cup.
From the “Giant Killers” making waves to the seasoned titans of the FKF Kenya Premier League, here is how the final eight look as the tension reaches a fever pitch.
The headlines belong to lower side Mfalme FC. In a performance that sent shockwaves through the Kenyan football landscape, the lower-league side dismantled Premier League outfit Murang’a Seal with a 5-1 thrashing.
It wasn’t just a win; it was a clinical masterclass that has established them as the “team to avoid” in the upcoming draw.
Traditional powerhouses have successfully navigated the treacherous early rounds. Tusker FC displayed their trademark resilience with a 1-0 victory over Kariobangi Sharks, while Kenya Police, showed championship DNA by edging out a stubborn BB Bread side by the same margin. Both sides remain the heavy favorites to lift the trophy at Nyayo Stadium.
Defending champions Nairobi United continue to prove that their run in last year’s competition was no fluke. By knocking out Posta Rangers with a decisive 2-0 victory, they carry the banner for the National Super League.
They are joined by Shabana FC, who secured their spot with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kuta Collections, keeping the “Tore Bobe” spirit alive in the competition.
The quarterfinal bracket is completed by tactical experts and physical contenders:
KCB FC Cruised through with a comfortable 3-0 win over Chebaiywa Lions at Kasarani stadium
Bandari FC: The Dockers looked professional in their 2-0 dismissal of 3K FC.
Ulinzi Stars: The Soldiers grinded out a 1-0 victory against last year’s finalists, Kakamega Homeboyz, in a tactical battle of attrition.
