Gor Mahia Youth team will be heading to Kakamega for the final edition of the Chapa Dimba na Safaricom with one aim; lift the trophy.
The team, which will represent Nairobi in the tournament that kicks off today, Thursday, has been preparing for the tournament, and they say they are ready.
The team will open their campaign with a quarterfinal match against Al Hayat from North Eastern. The opening ceremony of the tournament will be held on Thursday morning at the Bukhungu Stadium.
Kakamega High School, which is adjacent to the stadium is also set to host some of the quarterfinal matches.According to the Director Consumer Business at Safaricom Sylvia Mulinge, the stage is set for the tournament.
“We started the tournament with over 1,600 teams back in September and we are looking forward to seeing the best 15 sides in action this week in Kakamega,” said Mulinge.
In the boys’ quarterfinal, Mukumu Boys from Western will face Shimba Hills from Coast in a mouthwatering clash.
In the other last eight games, Ombek Red Devils from Nyanza will play Euronuts from Central and Mwingi Junior from Eastern will face Rift valley’s Kapenguria Heroes.
Thirteen players from the tournament have been called up to the national under 20 team while another 6 have been snatched up by various Kenya Premier League clubs.