BB Bread suffocate Gor Mahia to reach Mozzart Bet Cup Last 16

Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno prepares to deliver a cross into BB Bread's box during their Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 32 at Nyayo Stadium/GOR MAHIA

Nairobi Regional League side BB Bread produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 domestic cup campaign after eliminating Kenyan football giants Gor Mahia with a narrow 1-0 victory to advance to the Round of 16 of the Mozzart Bet Cup.

The underdogs showed resilience and belief throughout the match before striking late to seal the historic upset. After a tightly contested encounter, BB Bread finally broke the deadlock in the 84th minute, sending their players and supporters into wild celebrations as the final whistle confirmed their place among the last 16 teams in the competition.

For Gor, one of the most decorated clubs in Kenyan football, the defeat marks an early and disappointing exit from a tournament they had hoped could deliver silverware this season.

Despite dominating large spells of possession, the Kenyan Premier League heavyweights struggled to break down a well-organised BB Bread defence that remained disciplined from start to finish. The giant-killing result continues an extraordinary cup run for the Nairobi-based minnows, who have now eliminated two top-flight giants in successive rounds.

Earlier in the competition, BB Bread stunned another Kenyan powerhouse, AFC Leopards, defeating them 4-3 on penalties after a dramatic encounter at the same venue a fortnight ago.

That victory had already raised eyebrows across the local football scene, but their latest triumph over Gor Mahia has firmly established them as the tournament’s biggest surprise package. Against Gor, BB Bread relied on compact defending and quick counterattacks to frustrate their more illustrious opponents.

The Regional League side absorbed waves of pressure for much of the match, with Gor Mahia attempting to unlock the defence through crosses and long-range efforts. However, BB Bread’s defence stood firm, while their goalkeeper produced a series of crucial saves to keep the match level heading into the final stages.

As the game approached the closing minutes, it appeared the contest might be heading toward extra time. But BB Bread had other plans.

A swift attacking move in the 84th minute caught the Gor Mahia defence off guard, allowing Joash Soita to slot home the decisive goal that ultimately sealed the upset. The strike proved enough to send the lower-tier club into the next round and extend their dream run in the competition.

The victory highlights the unpredictable nature of the Mozzart Bet Cup, a tournament that often provides smaller clubs with the opportunity to challenge Kenya’s traditional football powers. For BB Bread, the remarkable run continues as they now look ahead to the Round of 16 with growing confidence and belief that more surprises could be on the way.