Tusker cruise into FKF Cup round of 16 with win over Bidco

Tusker FC booked their place in the round of 16 of the FKF Cup with a professional 2-0 victory against Bidco United at Police Sacco Stadium on Friday.

The Brewers took control of the tie with two well-worked goals and then defended resolutely to secure a clean sheet and become the first team to advance to the next stage.

Bless Bakai opened the scoring in the 37th minute. Eric Kapaito threaded an intelligent pass between the Bidco defenders, finding Bakai in space. The Ghanaian forward showed excellent composure to dink the ball over the advancing goalkeeper and into the net.

Tusker doubled their lead in the second half when Kapaito again turned provider in the 50th minute. He released Thomas Omolle on the right flank, and Omolle delivered a first-time cross that Stephen Etyang met with a clinical finish to make it 2-0.

Bidco pushed for a way back into the contest and came closest in the 71st minute when Brandon Obiero produced a superb point-blank save to deny what looked like a certain goal for the Oilers.

The victory underlines Tusker's growing strength in cup competitions under coach Julien Mette, who had warned his players ahead of the tie to show a killer mentality and avoid complacency against an underdog side.

Bakai's opener and Etyang's finish showcased the team's attacking quality, while the defensive solidity ensured they saw out the game without conceding.

Tusker now await the draw for the round of 16 as they chase silverware and a place in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.