Regional and national defending champions Obunga FC and Plateau Queens, popularly known as Nyakach Girls, will be looking to retain their county titles as the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza County Finals take place across six counties this weekend.
The finals, scheduled for Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, will bring together teams from Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Siaya, Nyamira and Kisii, with the winners advancing to the Nyanza Regional Finals.
The weekend action will begin with county semi-finals in the morning, followed by the finals in the afternoon. Teams will be competing for county honours, prize money and a chance to progress to the next stage of the competition.
Champions face title defence
On Sunday, defending boys’ champions Obunga FC will begin their title defence against Nyatao FC, while Olando FC takes on Julu Nyambagu FC in the other semi-final.
In the girls’ category, two-time regional champions Plateau Queens, led by Chrispine Odindo, will face Nyawan Queens. Victoria Queens will meet RK FC Queens at Kisumu Polytechnic Ground.
Odindo said his team was ready to reclaim the Chapa Dimba title after a strong season in school football.
“We have had a good season, particularly in the school games, and we are now focused on reclaiming our Chapa Dimba title. After finishing second at the nationals and competing at the East African School Games in Tanzania, we are well prepared for the challenge. As the defending county, regional and national champions, we know what is at stake, and my girls are fired up and determined to defend our title,” said Odindo.
County finals schedule
Saturday, September 5
Homa Bay
Venue: Kendu Muslim Primary School
Girls: Hedson Queens vs Magina Starlets; Kachar Queens vs Kaswanga Girls Secondary School.
Boys: Kendu Muslim vs Ravers of the Sea; Kokwanyo Youth Soccer Academy vs Nyalkinyi FC.
Sunday, September 6
Kisumu
Venue: Kisumu Polytechnic Ground
Boys: Obunga FC vs Nyatao FC; Olando FC vs Julu Nyambagu FC.
Girls: Plateau Queens vs Nyawan Queens; Victoria Queens vs RK FC Queens.
Siaya
Boys: Mobimba Stars vs Indomitable Soldiers; BrightKick Football Academy vs Real Talent Academy.
Girls: Nyamira Starlets vs Ravens FC; Lwak Starlets vs Siwar Queens FC.
Migori
Venue: Awendo Green Stadium
Boys: Awendo Academy vs St. Joseph School Ntimaru; Korwa Secondary School vs Senye Secondary School.
Girls: Kehancha Secondary School vs Oyugi Ogango Girls; Mukuyu Queens vs Rabondo Starlets.
Kisii
Venue: Kisii School Playground
Boys: Small Simba vs Sameta High School; Shabana Youth vs The Mighty FC.
Girls: Otendo Comprehensive vs Maagonga Junior Starlets; Omogwa Comprehensive vs Mobamba Queens.
Nyamira
Venue: Kuura Primary Grounds
Boys: Nyaguku FC vs Tombe Junior Stars; Global Juniors FC vs Menyenye All-Stars.
Girls: Lowland Starlets vs Masosa Starlets.
More than just county glory
The county finals will also offer teams an opportunity to earn prize money and individual recognition. The winners will receive Ksh. 75,000, while runners-up will pocket Ksh. 30,000.
The Best Goalkeeper, Top Scorer and Most Valuable Player (MVP) in each category will each receive Ksh. 10,000. The MVPs will also earn full educational scholarships through Safaricom’s Citizen of the Future initiative.
The six county winners will then proceed to the Nyanza Regional Finals, where they will battle for regional honours and a place at the national stage.
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