Nkanas overcome Kamaliza to lift Moran Cup in Kajiado

Namanga based Nkanas FC are the new champions in the just concluded sixth edition of the annual Moran Cup held in Kajiado County, after edging  out Kamaliza FC  1-0 in a thrilling final  played at a full packed Ildamta Stadium, in Kajiado Town.

Nkanas FC, who qualified for the final after beating Promising Sunshine FC 2-0 in semifinal, got their only goal through Mohamed Okwi in the 75th minute of the second half, after tough goalless first half.

Last year’s champions Pizam from From Kajiado South were eliminated in an entertaining but one sided semifinal against Kamaliza FC, who won 4-0.

In the ladies category Rongai based Achievers FC defended their title after securing a narrow win of 1-0 against Pamep FC from Ngong.

Organizers lead by Kajiado Football Kenya Federation (FKF) branch chairman Alex Musikeri lauded the participants for showing a high level of skill and discipline in the tournament, which attracted 22 men teams and six women teams.

“We had a lot of challenges despite and having just a few sponsors, we managed to host all 28 teams providing them with accommodation and food. It was a huge task but we thank God everything went on well,’’ Musikeri noted.

He added, “For the first time we had huge fan base, people came in large numbers to watch the game. From all dimensions it was so successful.” 

The main sponsors were Kajiado County Government through the Department of Sports alongside an online betting firm, which provided playing kits. County Director of Sports Shadrack Maya has cooperates to come on board and help in exploiting sports talents.

“This is one of the biggest tournaments in Kajiado County as you can see; it picks the best 4 teams from each zone of FKF League.  This imitative needs a lot of support because here we have an opportunity of Kajiado County announcing herself to the word that we have some of the best talents.

He went on, “We had only two sponsors, in future we call upon anyone who wishes to join us to do so, so that we better this tournament and give our players an opportunity to showcase their talents. The scouts could end up picking some of them, and that’s how stories of success are written.”

Both winners from women and men categories were awarded uniforms, trophies and cash prizes.

Next year’s tournament will be played in December in a yet to be disclosed venue.