Over 200 teams gear up for Sakaja Super Cup Sub County duels

The Second Edition of the Sakaja Super Cup entered the proper Sub County stage, with 231 teams ready to face off this weekend.

In the draw conducted on Monday, interesting pairings came out – where the Sub Counties are expected to whit down their participating teams to only eight.

In Starehe Sub County, Kawasaki got it easy 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 hosts Pelico Jam, while 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 AllStars, while 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 got byes to the next round. Bomas of Kenya will be up against CUK Kysa as State City play Shamah.

In Nairobi East, Huruma youth will be seeking to advance as they face off with Sagan City, while Asec Huruma will be away to Shofco Mathare as Mlango Kubwa entertains New Mathare Youngsters.

Last year’s semi finalists Kibagare Slums will be against Uthiru vision as Kabete Polytechnic play against Gully Side. Kitisuru AllStars will be against Gachie Soccer as Kipande FC host RYSA FC. Westlands has remaining 16 teams which will all be seeking to eliminate their opponents 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 AllStars in what promises to be tantalising 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 AllStars 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 organised under the auspices of the Johnson Sakaja Foundation in partnership with Football Kenya Federation (FKF) 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.

The unique approach of the Sakaja Super Cup, with its focus on emerging talent, substantial rewards, and strong organisational 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.