Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom National Finals to Be Held in Kakamega
Kakamega’s Bukhungu stadium will play host to the finals of the Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom youth tournament to be held from the 22nd to the 25th of March.
The champions from each region will battle for a chance to win Ksh 1 million and the opportunity to go for a training camp in London in April 2018.
“The tournament is a perfect example of how football can be used to open doors for girls and boys from all backgrounds. This programme has given us the opportunity to scout for talented footballers from all over the country. Players like David Majak, Fredrick Krop, and Oscar Kengwa have already signed up for Premier League teams while the likes of James Omsinde and John Njuguna have earned call ups to the national under 20 team”, said Nick Mwendwa, President, Football Kenya Federation.
The national finals follows a series of regional contests played across the country. The teams that will represent Nairobi will be known this weekend as Stima club grounds hosts the capital’s showdown.
Over 1,600 teams registered for the tournament that begun in September 2017 including 1,342 boys’ teams and 282 girls’ sides.
“We are very proud to have reached this leg of the tournament and would wish to thank all the stakeholders who have made this possible. We are just days away from finding out who will walk away with Ksh 1 million and the opportunity to go to London to spend some time with English Premier League star Victor Wanyama,” said, Victor Ngumo, Head of Nairobi West region, Safaricom.
The programme was started with an aim of promoting grassroots football and propelling gifted players into the national team.
“As a company, this is truly in line with our goal of transforming the lives of Kenyan Youth. We wish all the participating teams the very best as they embark on their quest for the ultimate prize,” said Ngumo.
Safaricom has invested Ksh100 million towards the program which includes ksh10 million worth of prizes as well as funds for renovation of select community pitches through a legacy programme.
National Final Fixtures
Girls Quarter-Final Draw |
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Quarter-Finals 1 |
Girls |
Waa Girls (Coast) vs Tar Tar (Rift) |
Thur, 22nd March 9am |
Quarter-Finals 2 |
Girls |
Nairobi Winner (Kasarani) vs Arch Bishop Njenga (Western) |
Thur, 22nd March 10am |
Quarter-Finals 3 |
Girls |
Plateau Queens (Nyanza) vs Ngakaa Talent Academy (Eastern) |
Thur, 22nd March 11am |
Quarter-Finals 4 |
Girls |
Limuru Starlets (Central) –bye to Semis |
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SEMIS -GIRLS |
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Semi-Finals 1 |
Girls |
Winner Quarter- Final 1 vs Winner Quarter-Final 2 |
Fri, 23rd March 10am |
Semi-Finals 2 |
Girls |
Winner Quarter-Final 3 vs Limuru Starlet |
Fri, 23rd March, 12pm |
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Boys Quarter Final Draw |
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Quarter Final 1 |
Boys |
Mukumu Boys (Western) v Shimba Hills (Coast) |
Thur, 22nd March 1pm |
Quarter Final 2 |
Boys |
Al Hayat (North Eastern) v Nairobi Mens Winner |
Thur, 22nd March, 12pm |
Quarter Final 3 |
Boys |
Ombek Red Devils (Nyanza) v Euronuts (Central) |
Thur, 22nd March, 3pm |
Quarter Final 4 |
Boys |
Mwingi Junior Stars (Eastern) v Kapenguria Heroes (Rift Valley) |
Thur, 22nd March, 2pm |
Boys Semi- Finals |
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Semi-Final 1 |
Boys |
Winner Quarter-Final 1 vs Winner Quarter-Final 2 |
Sat, 24th March 10am |
Semi- Final 2 |
Boys |
Winner Quarter-Final 3 vs Winner Quarter-Final 4 |
Sat, 24th March 12pm |
Nairobi Regional Final Fixtures
Saturday 10 Mar 2018 |
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Semi 1 |
Girls |
Beijing Raiders (Starehe) vs Kangemi Ladies (Westlands) |
8.30am-10.30am |
Semi 2 |
Girls |
Acakoro Ladies (Kasarani) vs Soweto Queens (Embakasi) |
10.30am -12.30pm |
Semi 3 |
Boys |
Gor Mahia Youth (Makadara) vs Kamukunji High (Kamukunji) |
12.30pm - 2.30pm |
Semi 4 |
Boys |
Slum Dwellers (Westlands) vs South B United (Starehe) |
2.30pm - 4.30pm |
Sunday 11 Mar 2018 |
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Final 1 |
Girls |
Winner Semi 1 vs Winner Semi 2 |
10.00am - 12.00pm |
Final 2 |
Boys |
Winner Semi 3 vs Winner Semi 4 |
12.20pm - 2.20pm |
Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom Players Who Have Been Signed Up For KPL Clubs
Yusuf Mainge - Manyatta (AFC),
Ahmed Subri - Al-Hayat (Kariobangi Sharks),
David Majak - Kapenguria Heroes (Homeboyz)
Fred Krop - Kapenguria Heroes (Homeboyz)
Hassan Iddi - Bomani youth (Bandari)
John Njuguna Euronuts (Kariobangi Sharks)
Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom Players Who Have Been Called Up To The U-20 Team
James Omsinde Ashisoma
John Collins Njuguna
Ali Mwakiba
Ezekiel Nyati Mugo
Yusuf Mainge
Elisha Owino
Jimmy Wafula
Musa masika
Alpha Chris
Patrick Ochieng
Meja Henry
Alvin Mangeni
Mike Odihambo
Kakamega’s Bukhungu stadium will play host to the finals of the Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom youth tournament to be held from the 22nd to the 25th of March.
The champions from each region will battle for a chance to win Ksh 1 million and the opportunity to go for a training camp in London in April 2018.
“The tournament is a perfect example of how football can be used to open doors for girls and boys from all backgrounds. This programme has given us the opportunity to scout for talented footballers from all over the country. Players like David Majak, Fredrick Krop, and Oscar Kengwa have already signed up for Premier League teams while the likes of James Omsinde and John Njuguna have earned call ups to the national under 20 team”, said Nick Mwendwa, President, Football Kenya Federation.
The national finals follows a series of regional contests played across the country. The teams that will represent Nairobi will be known this weekend as Stima club grounds hosts the capital’s showdown.
Over 1,600 teams registered for the tournament that begun in September 2017 including 1,342 boys’ teams and 282 girls’ sides.
“We are very proud to have reached this leg of the tournament and would wish to thank all the stakeholders who have made this possible. We are just days away from finding out who will walk away with Ksh 1 million and the opportunity to go to London to spend some time with English Premier League star Victor Wanyama,” said, Victor Ngumo, Head of Nairobi West region, Safaricom.
The programme was started with an aim of promoting grassroots football and propelling gifted players into the national team.
“As a company, this is truly in line with our goal of transforming the lives of Kenyan Youth. We wish all the participating teams the very best as they embark on their quest for the ultimate prize,” said Ngumo.
Safaricom has invested Ksh100 million towards the program which includes ksh10 million worth of prizes as well as funds for renovation of select community pitches through a legacy programme.
National Final Fixtures
Girls Quarter-Final Draw |
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Quarter-Finals 1 |
Girls |
Waa Girls (Coast) vs Tar Tar (Rift) |
Thur, 22nd March 9am |
Quarter-Finals 2 |
Girls |
Nairobi Winner (Kasarani) vs Arch Bishop Njenga (Western) |
Thur, 22nd March 10am |
Quarter-Finals 3 |
Girls |
Plateau Queens (Nyanza) vs Ngakaa Talent Academy (Eastern) |
Thur, 22nd March 11am |
Quarter-Finals 4 |
Girls |
Limuru Starlets (Central) –bye to Semis |
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SEMIS -GIRLS |
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Semi-Finals 1 |
Girls |
Winner Quarter- Final 1 vs Winner Quarter-Final 2 |
Fri, 23rd March 10am |
Semi-Finals 2 |
Girls |
Winner Quarter-Final 3 vs Limuru Starlet |
Fri, 23rd March, 12pm |
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Boys Quarter Final Draw |
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Quarter Final 1 |
Boys |
Mukumu Boys (Western) v Shimba Hills (Coast) |
Thur, 22nd March 1pm |
Quarter Final 2 |
Boys |
Al Hayat (North Eastern) v Nairobi Mens Winner |
Thur, 22nd March, 12pm |
Quarter Final 3 |
Boys |
Ombek Red Devils (Nyanza) v Euronuts (Central) |
Thur, 22nd March, 3pm |
Quarter Final 4 |
Boys |
Mwingi Junior Stars (Eastern) v Kapenguria Heroes (Rift Valley) |
Thur, 22nd March, 2pm |
Boys Semi- Finals |
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Semi-Final 1 |
Boys |
Winner Quarter-Final 1 vs Winner Quarter-Final 2 |
Sat, 24th March 10am |
Semi- Final 2 |
Boys |
Winner Quarter-Final 3 vs Winner Quarter-Final 4 |
Sat, 24th March 12pm |
Nairobi Regional Final Fixtures
Saturday 10 Mar 2018 |
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Semi 1 |
Girls |
Beijing Raiders (Starehe) vs Kangemi Ladies (Westlands) |
8.30am-10.30am |
Semi 2 |
Girls |
Acakoro Ladies (Kasarani) vs Soweto Queens (Embakasi) |
10.30am -12.30pm |
Semi 3 |
Boys |
Gor Mahia Youth (Makadara) vs Kamukunji High (Kamukunji) |
12.30pm - 2.30pm |
Semi 4 |
Boys |
Slum Dwellers (Westlands) vs South B United (Starehe) |
2.30pm - 4.30pm |
Sunday 11 Mar 2018 |
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Final 1 |
Girls |
Winner Semi 1 vs Winner Semi 2 |
10.00am - 12.00pm |
Final 2 |
Boys |
Winner Semi 3 vs Winner Semi 4 |
12.20pm - 2.20pm |
Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom Players Who Have Been Signed Up For KPL Clubs
Yusuf Mainge - Manyatta (AFC),
Ahmed Subri - Al-Hayat (Kariobangi Sharks),
David Majak - Kapenguria Heroes (Homeboyz)
Fred Krop - Kapenguria Heroes (Homeboyz)
Hassan Iddi - Bomani youth (Bandari)
John Njuguna Euronuts (Kariobangi Sharks)
Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom Players Who Have Been Called Up To The U-20 Team
James Omsinde Ashisoma
John Collins Njuguna
Ali Mwakiba
Ezekiel Nyati Mugo
Yusuf Mainge
Elisha Owino
Jimmy Wafula
Musa masika
Alpha Chris
Patrick Ochieng
Meja Henry
Alvin Mangeni
Mike Odihambo