Leopards SportPesa Shield Dream Ended By Bungoma, KCB Through

31st March 2019 - by Erick Ochieng

Bidco United FC sailed into the last eight without breaking a sweat after their opponents, Dero FC requested to withdraw from the contest

Action between Kariobangi Sharks FC (in green) against Elim FC of Trans Nzoia at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega on March 16, 2019. PHOTO/FKF

SUMMARY

AFC Leopards SC's dream of clinching a record 11th domestic cup title ended on Sunday when they were tossed out of the SportPesa Shield by little-known Bungoma Super Stars FC
There were no such problems for fellow SportPesa Premier League (SPL) side KCB FC who advanced to the round of 16 by thrashing minnows Vihiga Sportiff FC 4-0
Bidco United FC sailed into the last eight without breaking a sweat after their opponents, Dero FC requested to withdraw from the contest

KAKAMEGA, Kenya- AFC Leopards SC's dream of clinching a record 11th domestic cup title ended on Sunday when they were tossed out of the SportPesa Shield by little-known Bungoma Super Stars FC.

There were no such problems for fellow SportPesa Premier League (SPL) side KCB FC who advanced to the round of 16 by thrashing minnows Vihiga Sportiff FC 4-0.

All eyes were at Bukhungu Stadium where Bungoma claimed their second successive big scalp when they sent Leopards crashing out 4-3 on post-match penalties after the teams shared a tense 1-1 draw in full time.

Having ended three-time winners Sofapaka FC's run in the round of 64, Bungoma crushed the hopes of Leopards who have won the competition a record equalling 10 times of lifting any silverware this season

Bidco United FC sailed into the last eight without breaking a sweat after their opponents, Dero FC requested to withdraw from the contest.

In Wundanyi, Congo Boys FC edged Mwatate United FC 5-4 on penalties after a barren draw in normal time.

Hosts Western Stima FC sliced Wazito FC 2-1 at Moi Stadium in Kisumu to carry the day.

There was a tough battle at Ukunda Show Ground where SS Assad piped Naivas FC 9-8 on penalties after the two sides battled to a 0-0 draw. SS Asad sunk Ulinzi Stars FC 5-4 in round 32 of the competition staged at the venue three weeks ago.

Those who soared KCB against Vihiga were Chrispin Onyango who notched a brace,Simon Munala and Mukoma Brian who scored an own goal.

“The game was tough at the start but we scored two quick goals that opened up the match and we were able to take control.

“We are taking each game at a time with great hope that we will be finalists in this competition,” KCB head coach, Frank Ouna underlined.

SPORTPESA SHIELD ROUND OF 16 RESULTS

Mwatate United 4 vs 5 Congo Boys (Wundanyi Stadium)-penalties

SS Assad 9 vs 8 Naivas (Ukunda Show Grounds)-penalties

Bidco United 3 vs 0 Dero FC (Thika Stadium, 3pm)-walkover

KCB 4 vs 0 Vihiga Sportiff (Machakos Stadium, 3pm)

Western Stima 2 vs 1 Wazito (Moi Stadium Kisumu, 4pm)

AFC Leopards 3 vs 4 Bungoma Superstars (Bukhungu Stadium, 4pm)-penalties

Monday April 1, 2019

Kariobangi Sharks vs Muranga Seal (MISC Kasarani, 4pm)

Wednesday April 10, 2019

Bandari vs Gor Mahia (Mbaraki Sports Club, 4pm)