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Bandari thrash Mfalme FC to storm FKF Cup semifinals
02nd May, 2026 07:23 PM
Bandari FC has joined Kenya Police among the early favourites of the 2026 Football Kenya Federation Cup after eliminating minnows Eldoret-based Mfalme FC to storm the final four of the cup knockout tournament.
Bernard Mwalala’s team made a count of their home advantage, shrugging off the minnows’ threat in a 5-2 scoreline to continue their silverware ambition at the expense of the lower-tier side.
The visitors approached the decisive encounter on a comfortable 5-1 victory against FKF PL side Murang’a Seals, but proceedings proved tough against the coastal-based team.
Moubarak’s show
Hamza Moubarak was the match hero, notching a hat trick en route to the huge win.
The attacker opened the scoring in the third minute from the spot following a costly defensive mistake.
He grabbed his second midway through the first half before Amos Kanyere pulled the visitors level.
With the tie poised at 3-2 heading to the final half, Dockers maintained composure to edge the sole lower league opposition, marking a painful end to their campaign.
Shaban bites the dust
The FKF PL side’s win comes after Shabana FC also exited the Cup competition at the same stage, after suffering a 1-0 loss to the 2024 champions, Kenya Police
Tore Bobe’s defeat was sealed courtesy of Abud Omar’s sublime free-kick strike in the first half on the muddy playing surface of the Gusii Stadium on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
The clash pitting the two FKF PL rivals was touted as the favourites among the last standings in the quarterfinals stage, and it was Nicholas Muyoti who lived up to the tag to eliminate the Gusii club.
Foregone financial rewards
With the defeat, Shabana, just like Mflame, has not only lost the opportunity to represent Kenya on the continental stage in the CAF interclub competition, the CAF Confederation Cup.
In addition to missing out on the financial reward of Ksh 3 million that awaits the edition winners, the third- and fourth-place prize money of Ksh 1.5 million and Ksh 1 million, respectively, also eluded the club after failing just before the money stage.
In the remaining clash for Sunday, May 3, 2026, Ulinzi Stars will face off against Tusker FC at Ulinzi Sports Complex, while KCB will be up against Nairobi United, the competition holders.
