The Government has emphasized the need to support talent and skills in sports and creative arts.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi reaffirms the government's dedication to supporting youth, nurturing and cultivating their talents nationwide.
Additionally, he emphasizes the advantages of monetizing talent and creative works, citing its potential to empower the youth, create employment, and contribute to economic growth.
"Let us remain united as a people, look at emerging opportunities for the youth and help build their talents so that their talents can take them to greater heights,” Mudavadi said on Sunday.
He was speaking when he presided over the second edition of Elijah Lidonde Super Cup at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary also stressed the significance of tapping into crucial opportunities and uncovering talents, particularly at the grassroots level nationwide.
"We aspire to witness remarkable progress in the future. As we organize tournaments to commemorate and honor legends such as the late Elijah Lidonde, an outstanding footballer of his era, we aim to establish structures that will enhance the development and growth of football and other sports in the country," Mudavadi stated.
The late Lidonde was capped 26 times for the Kenya national football team between 1950 and 1961 and he scored at least 33 goals for the national team during his career.
The Elijah Lidonde Foundation is the brain behind the Elijah Lidonde Super Cup and this year’s finals pitched Kakamega Homeboyz against AFC Leopards in the Christmas Eve INGO derby.
Kakamega Homeboyz under the patronage of Cleophas Shimanyula emerged winners with a 1 -nil thriller over Ingwe, a goal that was scored in the second half by Davis Kasirye.
The winners were awarded Sh1 million and the tournaments trophy, defending champions, AFC Leopards walked away with a cash prize of Sh600,000, Mulembe FC emerged that and were awarded Sh350,000 while Nzoia FC was fourth and received a cash prize of Sh300,000.
The tournament’s second edition was sponsored by betting firm 22Bet, with the Managing Director, Joash Ajuoga lauding Western Kenya for their enthusiasm for sports and especially football.
Also present were The Elijah Lidonde foundation patron Alex Muteshi, AFC Leopards Chairman Dan Shikanda, Kakamega Homeboyz patron Cleophas Shimanyula, Ikolomani MP Benard Shinali and Vihiga Deputy Governor Wilber Kitiezo among key football legends from Western Kenya.
