Moran’s Golden Cup football tournament launched in Kajiado

Dec 15, 2023 - 12:45

FKF Kajiado Chairman Alex Musikeri during the launch of the Moran's Golden Cup tournament in Ildamat stadium, Kajiado Central. (Photo by Diana Meneto)

Kajiado,

Friday, December 15, 2023,

KNA by Diana Meneto

Moran's Golden Cup football tournament which has been organized by the Football Kenya Federation(FKF) has been launched at the Ildamat stadium in Kajiado Central by Kajiado’s Deputy Governor Martin Moshisho.

The tournament which will run for the next three days will feature 32 Moran teams and 10 Esiankiki teams and will be played in the Ildamat and Enkanasa stadiums and also in the KCB, MTTI, and PBS grounds.

The Esiankiki teams will be featuring women players who will compete for the Esiankiki Golden Cup.

Speaking while launching the tournament, Moshisho said that the tournament will help in nurturing the youth’s talents in addition to bringing them together.

While revealing that the county government will set aside funds for the upgrading of the Nakeel, Kitengela, and Oloitoktok grounds, he urged the youth to come out and embrace sports so that they can identify their talents.

On his part, Kajiado County Football Kenya Federation chairman Alex Musikeri said that this is the seventh edition of the tournament which is the climax of the different leagues that have been ongoing in the county.

“The first team will get a golden cup trophy and a cash prize while number two, three, and four will get football kits for their teams in addition to cash. The best player will get the golden boot while the best goalkeeper will also get the golden gloves. We urge residents to come out in large numbers to support them,” said Musikeri.

Kajiado County Football Kenya Federation Secretary General Nathaniel Shukuru said that they are anticipating the best extravaganza ever witnessed in Kajiado as great preparations have been put in place.

He revealed that the teams participating in the tournament usually participate in FKF leagues from the lower tier, sub-branch leagues, division two, and regional leagues played within Kajiado County.

He added that two guest teams from Narok and Samburu counties are also participating in the tournament.

Courtesy; KNA