Bidco United and Equity FC look forward to book a spot in the FKF Shield Cup finals as they take on heavyweights Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards in the Shield Cup Semi Finals fixture
Gor Mahia will be keen to reach the final of the FKF Shield Cup when they take on Bidco United in the semi-final at Utalii grounds on Sunday June 13.
The clash pitting K'Ogalo and the Thika-based outfit will, however, be preceded by the first semi-finals contest AFC Leopards against Division One side Equity Bank at the same venue.
K'Ogalo are chasing a double this season as they are also firmly in the race to win the FKF Premier League title for a record fourth season in a row but will come up against a Bidco side, who have enjoyed a good run in the knockout competition.
Bidco United head coach Akhulia has confirmed he has the full squad to pick from when they face K'Ogalo and is confident they have what it takes to beat them and reach the final for the first time in history.
Gor Mahia and Bidco have only met once in the history of Kenyan football, this season in the first round of the league with the reigning champions coming from behind to win the home game 3-1.
In the other semi finals fixture rivals AFC Leopards will be clashing against underdogs Equity FC as both teams seek a spot in the shield cup finals.
Heavyweights AFC Leopards will have to use a keen approach on the bankers as they come in the tournament's semifinals very confidently after they edged out Bandari FC in the cup quarter finals.
Like Equity, Ingwe has no injury concerns heading into the battle and coach Patrick Aussems has cautioned his players against underrating the Division One side.
This will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides in the history of Kenyan football and Ingwe will start favourites by virtue of playing in the top-flight league and also having experienced players in their ranks.
In the history of the competition, AFC Leopards have won it eight times while Equity are making their maiden appearance this season and thus become the underdogs who look forward to leaving a mark in the competition.