The registration exercise for the second edition of the Sakaja Super Cup is now officially open.
The exercise will run from
October 3 to October 8.
Nairobi Governor Sakaja
Johnson confirmed that 780 teams will participate in this year’s tournament.
He spoke during the
official handover of Nairobi United to the Sakaja Foundation for better
management.
He reiterated that the
tournament aims to nurture talent, foster hope, and steer young people away
from crime and drug abuse across all 17 sub-counties of Nairobi.
“This is an
opportunity for our youth to showcase their talents,” said Governor Sakaja.
“Beyond just
participating, the winners will be rewarded, and the best players will be
selected to join Nairobi United.”
Football clubs
affiliated with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Nairobi branches are encouraged
to take part in the tournament, with forms available for pickup at City Stadium.
The first edition of
the Sakaja Super Cup, held late last year, saw Githurai All-Stars from Roysambu
Sub-county crowned champions, walking away with a grand prize of Sh 3 million.
Runners-up and third-place teams received Sh2
million and Sh1 million, respectively.
“This time around, we
will motivate the youth even more to increase competitiveness and
participation. We want to give young people a meaningful alternative to crime
and offer them opportunities to earn a living,” added the governor.
The tournament has
grown significantly since its inaugural edition, which featured 340 teams.
With 780 teams slated
to compete this year, even the smallest community clubs will have a chance to
shine. The tournament also includes both men’s and women’s teams, promoting
gender equality in sports.
During the first
edition, women’s teams were also rewarded, with Club Jojo, Kibagare, and Mchezo
Halisi taking home Sh1 million, Sh500,000, and Sh250,000, respectively.
The governor expressed
hope that more women’s teams would join the upcoming edition.
Governor Sakaja also
highlighted his administration’s commitment to upgrading sports infrastructure
across the city.
The construction of
Woodley and Kihumbuini stadia is already underway, part of a larger effort to
provide better facilities for the city’s athletes.