Nairobi Utd open FKF Cup title defence against L15 FC

Nairobi United beat the pre-cup favourites and record Kenyan premier league champions Gor Mahia 2-1 in the finals last season to lift Kenya's oldest title for the first time.

Record cup holders AFC Leopards will travel to Kayole to face BB Bread FC as they bid to end a nine-year drought of the crown they have won ten times.

Last season’s runner up Gor Mahia will start away in Siaya County to face Dero FC, seeking their elusive ninth domestic cup title.

Tusker FC start their hunt for a sixth trophy against Mwea United, while two-time winners Bandari FC clash with the Sakaja Super Cup champions Githurai All Stars.

Last year’s semi-finalists, Murang’a Seal, will battle Kahawa Pride FC, while the winners in 2023 Kakamega Homeboyz take a short trip to Kisumu to face Amani Youth FC

Defending Kenya Premier League champions and 2024 champions Kenya Police will take on Embakasi United, while last year’s semi-finalists Mara Sugar will travel to Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, to face Wisdom FC.

National Super League side founded by Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga, MOFA, will battle former Kenyan Premier team Muhoroni Youth as Shabana lock horns against Iten based National Division two side Commons FC.

This year’s edition consists of 15 Premier League teams, alongside three National Super League entrants.

Winners will bag Ksh 3 million and earn the rights to represent Kenya at the CAF Confederation Cup, while the first runners-up take home Ksh 2 million, second runners-up Ksh 1.5 million, fourth place Ksh 1 million, and fifth place Ksh 750,000.

The top scorer, best goalkeeper, best defender, and best midfielder will each receive Ksh 150,000, while the most promising young talent will take home Ksh 100,000.

The Most Valuable Player (MVP) will be rewarded with KSh 200,000 alongside a personalized trophy.

The round of 64 kicks off on the weekend of February 7-8.