The 136 teams that have advanced to the group stage of the Sakaja Super Cup were outfitted on Monday, thanks to the generous support of the event’s sponsor, the Johnson Sakaja Foundation.Each winner of the group stage, which will take place across various Nairobi sub-counties, will be awarded Ksh 100,000. Additionally, individual awards will be given for Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, Top Scorer, Most Promising Player, and Best Fan Base, with each category featuring cash prizes.##NAJAVA_MECA_8527567##David Njoroge, Chairman of the Johnson Sakaja Foundation, announced that a youth category will be introduced to the tournament starting next year. He expressed pride in the competition’s progress and growth.“We are aiming to make it bigger and better next year. We will recognize young players in Nairobi by introducing a separate tournament for them. The youth are the future, and the goal is to give them opportunities to be spotted and advance to bigger teams. Next year, we will have a dedicated youth tournament,” he said.Nairobi Governor and Foundation Patron, Johnson Sakaja, reaffirmed the county government’s dedication to enhancing sports infrastructure within the city. He also shared plans to work with the Ministry of Education to ensure that both teams in this tournament and those in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) league have access to sports facilities in schools.Commediene Dem wa FB tipped to turn pro after return to actionSakaja further clarified that the tournament is not funded by the taxpayer, but instead is entirely supported by his Foundation, with contributions from partners.“For clarity, this tournament is not government-funded. It is fully backed by the Foundation, which has made significant sacrifices, along with support from our partners, to ensure the tournament’s success,” Sakaja stated.He emphasized that the primary aim of the tournament is to offer hope to Nairobi’s youth, with exposure in the competition providing valuable opportunities.“This isn’t just a tournament; it’s about restoring hope for our young people. While some teams may receive more financial support, the exposure and discipline they gain will have a lasting impact,” he added.Makadara MP George Alwadwa commended the event for its grassroots focus, praising the governor for his efforts in ensuring its success.“This tournament is played in a great way from the grassroots level, which is very commendable. I want to thank the governor for the great work he’s doing, especially considering this is just the second edition. I urge everyone to contribute to the growth of football in the country,” Alwadwa said.Al Ahly out to secure a record-extending title as CAF Champions League group stage gets underway
