{"id":160205,"date":"2026-04-12T15:47:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T15:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/mfalme-shocks-muranga-seal-to-reach-quarter-finals"},"modified":"2026-04-12T17:11:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:11:54","slug":"mfalme-shocks-muranga-seal-to-reach-quarter-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/mfalme-shocks-muranga-seal-to-reach-quarter-finals","title":{"rendered":"Mfalme Shocks Murang\u2019a Seal to Reach Quarter-Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>Mfalme FC captain Dennis Liyayi has urged his teammates to remain focused despite their emphatic 5-1 victory over Murang&#8217;a Seal FC to reach the quarter-finals of the Mozzart Bet Cup.<\/p>\n<p>The Division One side produced one of the biggest results of the Round of 16, dismantling the Premier League outfit in a dominant display at the Eldoret ASK Showground on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Mfalme controlled large spells of the match, taking an early lead and maintaining pressure throughout before sealing a comprehensive win. Forward Payai Arok scored twice, continuing his fine form in front of goal, while Murang\u2019a Seal managed only a late consolation from the penalty spot.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Mfalme captain Joseph Omondi said they approached the match with belief and discipline.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We knew it would be a tough game, but we prepared well and believed in ourselves,&#8221; Omondi said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This result shows what we can do when we stay disciplined and play as a team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The victory underlines Mfalme\u2019s strong form this season, with the side currently leading FKF Division One Zone D and pushing for promotion.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are happy with the win, but we have to stay grounded,&#8221; Omondi added.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The job is not finished yet, and we must remain focused on our targets.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Round of 16 action elsewhere produced a series of closely contested matches as top sides edged through to the last eight.<\/p>\n<p>Kenya Police FC defeated BB Bread 1-0 at Kasarani Stadium, while Tusker FC registered a similar 1-0 win over Kariobangi Sharks.<\/p>\n<p>Mfalme will now await the official draw to determine their next opponents, with the quarter-finals scheduled for April 25\u201326.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At this stage, every team is strong, but we are ready for whoever we face,&#8221; Liyayi said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We just need to keep working hard and maintain this level.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Head coach Julius Abik praised his players for executing the game plan effectively against Murang\u2019a Seal.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The players followed instructions and showed great character,&#8221; Abik said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We respected our opponents, but we also believed we could win.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Abik added that maintaining consistency will be crucial as the team balances its cup ambitions with league commitments.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have to take it one game at a time,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The focus now shifts back to the league, where we must continue performing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mfalme return to FKF Division One action with a match against Muhoroni Youth at Radar Grounds in Eldoret as they continue their push for promotion.<\/p>\n<p>At Wang\u2019uru Stadium, Shabana FC also advanced by the slimmest of margins, edging Kuta Collections 1-0 to underline the increasingly competitive nature of the tournament where top-flight sides were made to work for every inch.<\/p>\n<p>Shabana FC midfielder James Majembe noted that the competition remains wide open heading into the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Every team in the quarter-finals deserves to be there,&#8221; Majembe said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It will come down to small details and how teams handle the pressure.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Shabana head coach Andrew Ongwae cautioned his side to remain alert following the upsets witnessed in the competition.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have seen what can happen in this competition,&#8221; Ongwae said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Teams must stay focused because any mistake can cost you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With their place in the last eight secured, Mfalme FC will now turn attention to maintaining their momentum as they continue their campaign in both the league and the cup.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, Kenya Police FC squeezed past BB Bread FC 1-0 in a tightly contested affair, while Tusker FC mirrored that same scoreline against Kariobangi Sharks.<\/p>\n<p>Ulinzi Stars progressed to the quarter-finals after edging out Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 at Bukhungu Stadium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Kenya<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. 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