FC Cincinnati rout O&M FC 13-0 on aggregate in CONCACAF Champions Cup

Kenji Mboma Dem scores twice as Cincinnati advance to Round of 16 against Tigres UANL

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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FC Cincinnati routed visiting O&M FC 9-0 on Wednesday, completing a 13-0 aggregate victory in a first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup series. Kenji Mboma Dem scored twice for Cincinnati, who had won the first leg 4-0 in the Dominican Republic. The dominant series performance sends the Orange and Blue into a Round of 16 matchup against Mexico's Tigres UANL.

Why it matters

FC Cincinnati's convincing victory in the CONCACAF Champions Cup first round demonstrates the team's strength and potential to make a deep run in the prestigious tournament. As one of the top clubs in the United States, Cincinnati's success could boost the profile of MLS and American soccer on the international stage.

The details

In the second leg at home, Cincinnati jumped out to a 4-0 lead by halftime with goals from Mboma Dem, Gerardo Valenzuela, an own goal, and Tom Barlow. The onslaught continued in the second half with tallies from Ademar Chavez, Mboma Dem, Stiven Jimenez, Alvas Powell, and Stefan Chirila. O&M FC's Hector Ramirez was sent off with a red card in the 82nd minute, capping a rough night for the visitors.

  • FC Cincinnati won the first leg 4-0 on February 18 in the Dominican Republic.
  • The second leg was played on February 26 in Cincinnati.

The players

Kenji Mboma Dem

A forward for FC Cincinnati who scored two goals in the second leg victory.

Obinna Nwobodo

A midfielder for FC Cincinnati who provided an assist on Mboma Dem's opening goal.

Iraitz Gelbentzu

The goalkeeper for O&M FC who was unable to stop Cincinnati's offensive onslaught.

Hector Ramirez

A second-half substitute for O&M FC who was sent off with a red card in the 82nd minute.

Tigres UANL

The Mexican club that FC Cincinnati will face in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

FC Cincinnati will face Tigres UANL in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16, with the first leg scheduled for March 10 in Mexico.

The takeaway

FC Cincinnati's dominant performance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup first round demonstrates the team's potential to make a deep run in the prestigious tournament, which could boost the profile of MLS and American soccer on the international stage.