- The FKF Cup round of 16 will feature four matches played across various stadiums on Sunday, 13th April 2025.
- The headline fixture of the day will see Kakamega Homeboyz face off against Shabana FC at Moi Stadium in Kisumu.
- Three teams have already secured their spots in the quarterfinals following Saturday’s action.
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup 2024/25 Round of 16 continues this Sunday with four exhilarating fixtures lined up, including a captivating double-header at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.
Three teams have already booked their spots in the quarterfinals following Saturday’s action.
Top-tier side Kariobangi Sharks were the first to punch their ticket to the next phase, staging a stunning comeback to defeat Denmark 3-1 at the Mbaraki Sports Club.
At the same venue, record nine-time Cup champions Gor Mahia secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Bandari FC, a match that saw Benson mark his return with a clinical goal.
Meanwhile, Nairobi United delivered a remarkable performance by eliminating top-flight contenders KCB through a thrilling penalty shootout at the Dandora Stadium.
Sunday’s headline clash will take place at Moi Stadium in Kisumu, where two Kenya Premier League sides go head-to-head as Kakamega Homeboyz host the in-form Shabana FC at 3:00 PM.
Shabana, enjoying an impressive run in the league, thrashed Platech FC 5-1 in the round of 32 to advance.
They remain unbeaten in their last seven league matches a red-hot streak that sees them in fourth place with 40 points, just nine behind league leaders Kenya Police.
The Peter Okidi side will head into this tie brimming with confidence after a 3-1 triumph over Bandari last weekend at the Gusii Stadium.
On the other side, Cup 2023 defending champions Kakamega Homeboyz earned their spot in this round with a narrow 1-0 win over Simitsi. Under head coach Francis Baraza, they currently sit sixth in the league standings with 38 points.
They wil enter Sunday’s encounter buoyed by a vital 2-1 win over AFC Leopards at Dandora in their previous outing.
Homeboyz will also be eyeing redemption, having suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat to Shabana at the Gusii Stadium just last month, fueling expectations for a fiery rematch as both sides vie for a coveted quarterfinal berth.
Double-header in Machakos
Back in Machakos, fans at the Kenyatta Stadium can look forward to a double treat. At 1:00 PM, defending FKF Cup champions and current league leaders Kenya Police FC face off against Kapenguria United.
With their eyes set on a potential double, both league and cup titles, the disciplined Police squad cannot afford any missteps at this stage.
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Later at 3:30 PM, Ulinzi Stars clash with fellow top-tier challengers Bidco United in what promises to be a fiercely contested affair.
Meanwhile, Murang’a SEAL, now under the guidance of new head coach Chipoo, will look to secure a quarterfinal place as they take on Kibera Soccer FC at 3:00 PM at the SportPesa Arena.
FKF Cup round of 16 – Sunday fixtures
- Kakamega Homeboyz vs Shabana – Moi Stadium, Kisumu (3:00 PM)
- Kenya Police vs Kapenguria United – Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (1:00 PM)
- Bidco United vs Ulinzi Stars – Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos (3:30 PM)
- Murang’a SEAL vs Kibera Soccer – SportPesa Arena (3:00 PM)