Football fans in Eldoret and the larger Uasin Gishu county have something to look forward to on Saturday 15 June as the popular Cheza Dimba tournament powered by leading online gaming firm SportPesa makes its way to Hill School.
Six teams – Kabiyet Rangers, Kitale Phantoms, Eldoret, Pasc Langa, Mighty Eagles, Eldoret Warriors – will compete for the fantastic three-year Tujiamini sports sponsorship package in the tournament’s first year of existence.
The Tujiamini sponsorship has been a game-changer for previous Cheza Dimba winners, providing much-needed financial support and resources to nurture their talents.
Cheza Dimba by leading online gaming firm SportPesa aims to nurture young talent and provide a platform for upcoming football stars to showcase their skills. The tournament attracts teams from all corners of the county in various age categories, making it an exciting spectacle for players, parents and fans alike.
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Organizers are expecting record participation this year as interest in the tournament continues to grow. “We have received an overwhelming number of registration inquiries from regional and community clubs across North Rift” said P D Shiundu, the tournament director.
“The enthusiasm for Cheza Dimba is immense, and we can’t wait to see the talent that North Rift is famous for,” he noted.
The matches will take place at the Hill School sports grounds which boasts 2 fields with excellent facilities for both players and spectators.
About Cheza Dimba
Cheza Dimba has been a resounding success in other parts of the country, most recently in Kirinyaga and Meru counties. The tournaments in those regions produced winning sides who are now able to reach higher towards their goals of gaining promotion to the bigger FKF leagues.
The winners on Saturday will walk away with the coveted Tujiamini 3-year sponsorship package.
With Tujiamini going regional in its first year, all winning sides are hopeful of playing in an end-of-year tournament, competing against the best regional talents from throughout Kenya.
Fans can look forward to an action-packed schedule of matches starting June 15 at Hill School in Eldoret. The tournament promises to be a great celebration of regional football in the region, building on the success of previous editions in Kirinyaga and Meru.
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Tujiamini is an initiative that seeks to provide a platform, including up to 30M shillings in funding, for individual, team sports and various talent, in a year-long campaign that will go around the country in a move aimed at evoking the sense of pride in Kenya’s sports and talent ecosystem.
Applicants are urged to submit their applications through www.tujiamini.co.ke