The 2021 FKF President's Cup is the 65th edition of the top knockout tournament in Kenyan football. It is sponsored by Betway and known as the Betway Shield Cup for sponsorship purposes. The winner qualifies for the 2021–22 CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary round.
Round and Draw Dates The schedule is as follows RoundDraw DateMatch DatesRound of 644 February 202113–14 February 2021Round of 3218 February 202117–18 April 2021Round of 1622 April 20218–9 May 2021Quarter-finals13 May 202112–13 June 2021Semi-finals3-4 July 2021Finals31 July 2021 On 26 March 2021, the President of the Republic of Kenya announced that all sporting activities would be stopped until further notice due to the COVID - 19 Pandemic. This lockdown was lifted on 1 May 2021. This allowed sporting activities to continue. The new schedule for the 2021 Betway Cup Fixtures were announced on 18 May 2021 with the first match between Congo Boys and Gor Mahia to be played on 23 May 2021. The new schedule is as follows: RoundDraw DateMatch DatesRound of 6423 May 2021Round of 321–3 June 2021Round of 1625 May 20215–6 June 2021Quarter-finals8 June 202112–13 June 2021Semi-finals3-4 July 2021Finals31 July 2021
Round of 64 The draw for the Round of 64 was held on 4 February 2021 with registration having ended on 2 February 2021.
Round of 32 The draw for the Round of 32 matches was held on 18 February 2021, with the matches being scheduled to take place between 17 April and 18 April 2021. However, with the country being put on lockdown, new dates of 1–3 June 2021 were set for the Round of 32 Matches.
Round of 16 The draw for the Round of 16 matches was held on 25 May 2021, with the matches being scheduled to take place between 5 June and 6 June 2021.
Bidco United finished 3rd in the FKF Cup.
Prize Fund RoundFateNumber of TeamsReward3rd and 4th Play-offsWinner1Ksh. 750,000Loser1Ksh. 500,000FinalsWinner1Ksh. 2,000,000Loser1Ksh. 1,000,000TotalKsh. 4,250,000Source: FKF
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