Battle for Kakamega football supremacy is on

Preparations are in top gear for the FKF Kakamega Branch Mini League, scheduled to take place in mid-September. The competition will feature the top clubs from each of the county’s seven zones, alongside one runner-up team, bringing the total number of participants to eight.

The teams that have qualified are:

1. Warriors FC (Zone A)

2. Red Eagles (Zone B)

3. Tumaini FC (Zone C)

4. Tsunami FC (Zone D)

5. Manwar FC (Zone E)

6. Eshikufu FC (Zone E)

7. Matungu Blackstars FC (Zone G)

8. Chepsai (Zone B²) or Bushiangala T.T.I FC (Zone E²)

One of the headline contenders will be Matungu Blackstars FC, who were crowned champions of the Pepeta.com Kakamega County Edition Super Cup last weekend. The Zone G winners are now aiming to replicate that success in the Mini League, where they will face stiff competition from other zonal champions.

Matungu Blackstars FC winners of the just-concluded Pepeta Super Cup Kakamega County edition.

Tournament organisers have announced lucrative prizes for the teams. The champions will walk away with a trophy, a football, and Ksh. 150,000. The runners-up will receive a trophy, a football, and Ksh. 100,000, while the third-placed team will claim a trophy, a football, and KSh. 50,000. All other participating teams will be awarded a football and KSh. 30,000. In addition, all zonal runners-up will pocket Ksh. 20,000.

The FKF Kakamega Mini League is expected to provide a platform for showcasing local talent while raising the competitive standards of grassroots football in the county. With teams already in high spirits and supporters eagerly awaiting kick-off, the tournament is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events on the county football calendar.