That Acakoro is a center of football excellence is not in doubt. The ladies side has succeeded in past editions of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba grassroots football tournament but are now eyeing the National title. The fourth edition of the prestigious tournament is set to kick off in the coming weeks with Western region preliminaries. For Acakoro, they have conquered Nairobi region and now the target is to bag the National title. “We are very clear with what we want to achieve in the Chapa Dimba tournament this time – the National title. I am still building a team and I believe I will have one of the best squads this time. We know the competition especially at the National level will be very tough but will be ready for battle by then,” Jackline Adhiambo, the Acakoro Ladies tactician, told Mozzart Sport. Kapenguria Heroes out to reclaim Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom glorySP: #ChapaDimbaNaSafaricomDefending champions Acakoro Ladies from Kasarani beats St Anne’s Eaglets from Makadara 5 – 1 and will proceed to tomorrow finals. Congratulations ladies🎉🎉 https://t.co/Zgd8UMZ9kh pic.twitter.com/kybrFBWP2G— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) February 22, 2020 Jackie, as he is fondly referred to in the football circles, reveals he is building a good team that she’s confident will surprise many when the tournament finally starts. Safaricom pledge 400 million as Chapa Dimba makes comeback after two-year hiatus”I am still trying to build a team but so far I have very good unknown players from the lower-tiers and some that have not played in any major leagues but are definetely talented. The Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament is all about exposing talents and I believe we will have a unit that will surprise and entertain football fans. I am excited and looking forward to the tournament.” She said. Safaricom Chapa Dimba: All set for kick offThis will be the fourth edition of Chapa Dimba. The first edition was held in 2018, the second in 2019, while the third edition was paused midway in 2020 due to the eruption of the Covid-19 pandemic.Registration for this year’s edition of the tournament is currently ongoing. The National finals will be played between 12-14 January 2024.