KWALE STADIUM, June 14, 2026 -Tusker FC are the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup champions after surviving a ferocious tactical battle to edge Kenya Police FC 2-1 in a thrilling finale at a packed Kwale Stadium.
The victory ends a ten-year knockout silverware dry spell for the Brewers, booking them a direct ticket to the continental stage for next season’s CAF Confederation Cup, alongside a cool Sh3 million cash prize.
It was a clash of titans that lived up to every ounce of pre-match hype with Ian Simiyu the undisputed hero for the Brewers, netting a brilliant brace that ultimately dismantled the Law Enforcers’ defense.
Kenya Police refused to go down quietly, pulling one back through a breathtaking, sumptuous free-kick from veteran defender Aboud Omar, setting up a grandstand finish. However, head coach Julien Mette’s tactical blueprint proved decisive, guiding the Brewers through intense late-game pressure to secure the historic win.
Both teams endured an absolute gauntlet to reach the grand stage at Kwale Stadium.Tusker FC booked their final berth by brushing off stiff competition from Ulinzi Stars with a 2-1 victory before edging past KCB FC 4-3 in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.
Meanwhile, the Law Enforcers fired their way through by squeezing past Kisii-based Shabana FC 1-0, followed by a pulsating 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Bandari FC.
In his remarks after the match, FKF President Hussein Mohamed lauded the 2026 edition as a landmark tournament for local football, pointing out significant modernizations.
“For the first time in the history of the tournament, we introduced individual awards and increased prize money for the winners,” Mohamed stated. “We also witnessed outstanding performances from each participating team, including those from the grassroots, a clear indication of the competition’s growth at all levels.
“The FKF chief extended a glowing tribute to the tournament’s title sponsors, Mozzart Bet, for their unwavering investment in the local game, concluding that, “United in purpose, we will keep driving the growth of Kenyan football.”
