Published on November 12, 2024 by Kariuki Mwangi
Last Updated on 2 years by Kariuki Mwangi
The second edition of the Sakaja Super Cup entered the next stage as 231 teams step into the next round of elimination round matches at the sub county level.
Sub County draw were conducted, Monday 11 October in Nairobi ahead of the matches set to be played on Saturday and Sunday this week in which sub counties are expected to whit down their participating teams to only eight per sub county.
In Starehe sub county, Kawasaki got it easy s they secured a bye into the next round as was done with Spade Works FC. Ajax FC will face off with school boys Highway Secondary as NYS host Pelico jam and Autotech play Memon FC as Starehe hosts six matches over the weekend. Technical University’s TUK hammers will face Riverbank FC as MCC play South B All stars and Macmilan host City market.
In Langata sub county, South C Rangers have a date with RUSA FC as neighbours Mtaani FC entertain Undugu family. Wilson Aviators, Wilson FC and Kings Fc all have byes to the next round. A hunters derby is on the cards as Kuwinda United welcome Kuwinda FC while Bomas of Kenya will be up against CUK Kysa as STtate City play Shamah.
In Nairobi East, Huruma youth will be seeking to advance as they face off with Sagan City. Asec Huruma will be away to Shofco Mathare and Mlango Kubwa against New Mathare Youngsters.
Last years semi finalists Kibagare Slums will be against Uthiru vision as Kabete Polytechnic play against Gully Side. Kitisuru All stars will be u against Gachie soccer as Kipande FC host RYSA fc. Westlands has remaining 16 teams which will all be seeking to eliminate their opponent for their chance to the next round.
In the draws for Dagoretti South, 17 teams from the sub county will seek to advance as Dagoretti North has remaining only eight teams meaning they all qualify to the next stage. Mbotela Kamaliza will highlight action in Makadara sub county as they face off with archrivals Jericho All stare in what promises to be tantalizing encounter of the day. Gava FC will play Makadara Youth as Maringo select entertain Young Warriors FC.
Kayole youth will play against Kayole Masters as Komarock youth play away to Komarock Rangers in Embakasi Central sub county.
Defending champions Githurai All Star continue their title defense as they play away to Bentoz United in Roysambu sub county as their Nairobi East finals opponent Victors faith will play against Ruai FC in their Kasarani sub county duel.
The second edition of Sakaja Super Cup, spearheaded by Governor Johnson Sakaja, aims to foster grassroots football development across Nairobi, offering young talents an unparalleled platform to showcase their skills.
This year’s competition will follow a knockout format, with matches starting at the sub-county level. The tournament is organized under the auspices of the Johnson Sakaja Foundation in partnership with Football Kenya Federation Nairobi East and Nairobi West branches and the County Government of Nairobi.
In its inaugural edition, the Sakaja Super Cup made a lasting impact on Nairobi’s football landscape.
Its well-organized structure, significant prize money, and competitive atmosphere set it apart from other off-season tournaments often sponsored by political figures.
The unique approach of the Sakaja Super Cup, with its focus on emerging talent, substantial rewards, and strong organizational backing, ensure its place as one of the most notable competitions in Nairobi.
With a reputation for meticulous organization and a commitment to uplifting Nairobi’s football talent, the Sakaja Super Cup promises to deliver another exciting edition.
Football fans, scouts, and clubs alike will be eagerly watching as the tournament unfolds, with the grand finale in December set to be one of the highlights of Nairobi’s sports calendar.
SELECT FIXTURES
LANGATA, NAIROBI PRISONS GROUNDS
Wednesday 13th November
Kuwinda 1 Vs Kuwinda Fc
Bomas Vs Cuk Kysa
Rangers Vs Rusa
Mtaani Vs Undugu
Statecity Vs Shamah
EMBAKASI WEST, SUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBER TUMAINI GROUND:
G1_Alegzin fc vs Uefa Despanol sc _1.00 pm.
G2_Tena united fc vs Kickstar fc _3.00 pm.
EMBAKASI EAST (KARAGITA STADIUM)
Furius fc v/s Boda fc 12 PM on Saturday 16th.
Levites fc v/s B campus 2 PM Saturday 16th.
Soweto Bromley V/S Westlife United 4 PM Saturday 16th.
Santos Hotspurs V/S Meteorite 10 AM Sunday 17th.
Morina fc V/S Real Soweto 12 PM Sunday 17th.
Bragga fc v/s Tassia fc 2PM Sunday 17th.
Soweto all stars v/s Embakasi United 12 PM Thursday 14th.
Utawala youth v/s Nashville 2 PM Thursday 14th.
Embakasi all stars v/s Team unfit 4 PM Thursday 14th
ROYSAMBU SUB-COUNTY
Pand pieri
Saturday 16 November
11:00am Union vs Kahawa united
1:00pm Mwihoko youth vs Holy Mary
3:00pm Bentoz vs Githurai all stars.
Sunday 17 November
Mahiga Primary
1:00PM Holy stars vs saints fc
3:00pm Githurai youth vs Kahawa pride
STAREHE SUB COUNTY
Sunday, Highway Sec grounds
MCC vs South B allstars 11am
TUK vs Riverbank 1pm
Ajax vs Highway Sec 3pm
Landmawe stadium
Nys fc vs Pelico jam 11am
Macmilan vs City Market 1pm
Automech vs Memon fc 3pm
