The quest for national glory and a Ksh1 million prize commences on April 11 at Kisumu’s Jomo Kenyatta and Moi stadiums, with sixteen teams vying in the quarterfinals.
The opening match at Mamboleo Stadium features Brenda Girls from the West against Eastern’s Syomunyu Secondary. Following is a boys’ clash between Nyanza’s Obunga FC and Central’s Lysa FC. Notably absent for Obunga is their star striker, Duncan Omala, training in Mali.
Changamwe Ladies of the Coast will then face Nyanza’s Plateau Queens, the inaugural Chapa Dimba champions. The day concludes with Rift Valley’s PASC Langa FC against Nairobi’s Young Kings.
At Moi Stadium, Bandari Youth from the Coast will compete against Wajir All Stars. The second game showcases a face-off between Nairobi’s Dagoretti Mixed Girls and Rift Valley’s Wiyeta Girls.
Western champions Ebwali FC, coached by Francis Muhambe, will meet Eastern’s Chuka University Scorpions. The final match features Central’s Barcelona Ladies SC against Wajir Queens.
Coach Muhambe of Ebwali Boys expresses gratitude to Safaricom for the tournament and calls for fan support as they pursue the national title, despite a minor injury to their goalkeeper.
Post-quarterfinals, the semifinals and finals will unfold at Mamboleo Stadium, with the champions earning Ksh1 million and smartphones, while standout players receive Ksh 50,000 and scholarships.
This culmination follows extensive grassroots games across eight regions, involving over 3,353 teams and 60,300 players.
