FKF President's Cup
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| Founded | 1954 |
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| Region |  Kenya |
| Domestic cup(s) | Kenyan Super Cup |
| International cup(s) | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Current champions | Kakamega Homeboyz (1st title) |
| Most successful club(s) | Gor Mahia (8 titles) |
 2023 Mozzart Bet Cup | |
The FKF President's Cup is the top knockout tournament in Kenyan football and is the Kenyan equivalent to the FA Cup. It was started in the 1950s, but during its existence, the knockout tournament has had different names depending on largely, sponsorship, and as determined by the administration in charge.[1]
The winner of the Cup receives a direct ticket to represent Kenya in Africa's second-tier competition, lately known as the CAF Confederation Cup.[2]
In 2003 two different cup competitions were held in Kenya - due to politics - because the 4 semi-finalists of the President's Cup withdrew from the KFF and continued with their "Transparency Cup" while the KFF continued their tournament with already eliminated clubs. The 2020 edition was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[3] just a year after Betway betting firm was announced as the title sponsor. It continued in 2021[4] but was not played in 2022 due to a Government takeover of Kenyan football.[5] The competition returned in 2023 as Mozzart Bet Cup[6] following sponsorship from the gaming firm.
Winners
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ RSSSF – Kenya – List of Cup Winners
- ^ Xinhuanet, 21 Oct 2018 Sharks to represent Kenya at CAF Confed Cup after domestic trophy win
- ^ Nation, 15 Mar 2020 Betway Cup matches called off amid coronavirus fears
- ^ Nation, 4 Jul 2021 Gor Mahia win Betway Cup, clinch Caf Confed slot
- ^ Nation, 5 Feb 2023 FKF Cup in serious doubt
- ^ Nation, 28 Feb 2023 Mozzart Bet pumps in Sh60m for FKF Cup
- ^ Daily Nation, 2 February 2008 Down Memory Lane – SOCCER||When fans carried missiles in briefcases[permanent dead link]
- ^ Daily Nation 19 October 1992
- ^ Nation Africa, 9 Jul 2007 Sofapaka lights up dull football scene
- ^ The Standard, 22 October 2008||Gor cruise to cup WIN[usurped]
- ^ Daily Nation, 21 October 2009||Leading clubs’ apathy in cup gifts Leopards Archived 14 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ The Standard, 20 October 2010||Sofapaka lift cup Archived 29 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Kenya: Gor Mahia clinch FKL Cup". Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Kenya's Gor Mahia retain FKF Cup". Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ^ Kawowo, 17 Nov 2013 GOTV SHIELD CUP: AFC Leopards beat Gor Mahia to lift trophy
- ^ The Standard, 15 Nov 2014 Miheso strikes to hand Sofapaka GOtv Shield and Africa ticket as Sofapaka beat Posta Rangers 2-1
- ^ Goal, 13 Dec 2015 Bandari 4-2 Nakumatt: High Flying Bandari crowned champions
- ^ CAF Online, 21 Oct 2016 Tusker wins Kenyan President's Cup
- ^ Daily Sport, 20 Oct 2017 Gotv Shield: AFC Leopards beat Kariobangi Sharks in final[permanent dead link]
- ^ Nairobi News, 20 Oct 2018 Kariobangi Sharks maul Sofapaka to clinch SportPesa Shield
- ^ "FKF Shield Cup: Bandari v Kariobangi Sharks final rained off at Kasarani | Goal.com". goal.com. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ Capital FM, 4 Jul 2021 Gad Mathews Heroics Earns Gor FKF Cup Betway Title, CAF Confederations Cup Ticket
- ^ Nation, 1 Jul 2023 Kakamega Homeboyz beat Tusker to win Mozzart Bet Cup
External links
[edit]- RSSSF – Kenya - List of Cup Winners
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