Registration for the second edition of the Sakaja Super Cup is officially open from October 3 to October 8. Football clubs affiliated with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Nairobi branches are strongly encouraged to participate, with registration forms available for pickup at City Stadium.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja confirmed that this year’s tournament will feature 780 teams. He shared this information during the official handover of Nairobi United to the Sakaja Foundation for improved management.
“This tournament aims to nurture talent, foster hope, and steer young people away from crime and drug abuse across all 17 sub-counties of Nairobi,” Governor Sakaja stated. “This is an opportunity for our youth to showcase their talents. Beyond just participating, the winners will be rewarded, and the best players will be selected to join Nairobi United.”
In the inaugural edition of the Sakaja Super Cup, held late last year, Githurai All-Stars from Roysambu Sub-county emerged as champions, winning a grand prize of KSh 3 million. The runners-up and third-place teams received KSh 2 million and KSh 1 million, respectively.
“We will motivate the youth even more this time to increase competitiveness and participation. We want to provide young people with a meaningful alternative to crime and offer them opportunities to earn a living,” the Governor added.
The tournament has grown significantly since its first edition, which featured 340 teams. With 780 teams slated to compete this year, even the smallest community clubs will have a chance to shine. The tournament will also include both men’s and women’s teams, promoting gender equality in sports.
In the first edition, women’s teams were rewarded as well, with Club Jojo, Kibagare, and Mchezo Halisi taking home KSh 1 million, KSh 500,000, and KSh 250,000, respectively. The Governor expressed hope that more women’s teams would participate in the upcoming edition.
Governor Sakaja also highlighted his administration’s commitment to upgrading sports infrastructure across the city.
The construction of Woodley and Kihumbuini stadia is already underway, part of a larger effort to provide better facilities for the city’s athletes.
With the tournament expected to run for three months, excitement is building as registration kicks off for what promises to be one of Nairobi’s most impactful football events, blending sports, community development, and hope for the city’s youth.
