The Football Kenya Federation Cup competition enters its quarterfinal stage this weekend as champions Nairobi United seek to defend their title.
Nairobi United won the Cup last year after beating Gor Mahia 2-1 in the final. The Nai boys will take on KCB in the last quarterfinal on Sunday afternoon.
Shabana are seeking a maiden title but will need to get past defending Kenyan league winners Kenya Police on Saturday.
We have a look at all four quarterfinal matches and offer our predicted outcome of the same.
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Shabana vs Kenya Police – Saturday, 2PM
These two sides face each other once again in the span of a week, after playing out to a barren draw in the SportPesa League at the weekend.
Shabana come into the game unbeaten in their last three games, while Police are unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions.
Police beat minnows BB Bread 1-0 in the previous round, while Shabana were also similar winners against KUTA Collection to make it to the last eight.
Both sides have won twice in their last five head-to-head matches, with last week’s match being the only stalemate.
Prediction – Under 2.5 goals
Bandari vs Mfalme – Saturday, 4PM
Bandari seem to have the easiest opposition in this round as they face off against surprise package Mfalme. The dockers are coming off a 2-1 home league defeat to Ulinzi Stars and need to bounce back here.
They face a Mfalme side who hammered SportPesa League’s Murang’a 5-1 in the previous round – the biggest win of the round.
With only one defeat in their last six games, Bandari are tipped as favorites to win here and book a place in the last four.
Prediction – Bandari to win
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Ulinzi Stars vs Tusker – Sunday, 1PM
The soldiers are looking to make it four wins on the bounce when they face Tusker in the quarters on Sunday. Their most recent win was a 2-1 victory away at Bandari.
Tusker on the other hand are winless in their last two games – hoping they can rediscover their winning touch here. Ian Simiyu was on target with the only goal of the match as the brewers knocked out Kariobangi Sharks in the previous round.
Ulinzi also beat Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 to set up this mouthwatering clash. Tusker has been dominant over Ulinzi in the recent past, winning three of the last five matches against them.
Prediction – Both teams to score
Nairobi United vs KCB – Sunday, 3:30PM
The defending champions made it to the quarters after a convincing 2-0 victory against Posta Rangers in the last round. They come into the game unbeaten in their last seven matches.
They face a KCB side who are winless in their last two games since beating Chebaiywa Lions 3-0 in the last round. The bankers are looking to salvage their season with an appearance in the semis.
Nairobi United have beaten KCB twice in the last three matches they have played against each other. The last match between these two sides resulted in a 1-1 stalemate.
Prediction – Nairobi United to win or draw (1X)