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Homeboyz end AFC Leopards hopes of silverware
Kakamega Homeboyz forward Moses Shummah celebrates his goal during their Mozzart Bet Cup semi-final match against AFC Leopards at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on May 20, 2023.
Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- It is the first time in history that Homeboyz have stormed the final of the knockout competition whose winner will represent Kenya in the CAF Confederations Cup next season
- Two quick goals by Moses Shummah and Kevin Amwayi left Ingwe supporters shaking their heads as the few Homeboyz supporters revelled in the win
- Nyakeya netted Leopards’ consolation goal on 90 minutes when he took his time before sneaking his close range shot to the bottom right of Farouk Shikalo's goalpost
AFC Leopards hopes of making a return to continental football since 2018 were extinguished on Saturday after they lost 1-2 to their rivals Kakamega Homeboyz in the second semi-final of the Mozzart Bet Cup at Nyayo National Stadium.
It is the first time in history that Homeboyz have stormed the final of the knockout competition whose winner will represent Kenya in the CAF Confederations Cup next season.
