The sixth edition of the Karamoja Super Cup is set to culminate this Saturday at the Samitsi Grounds in Kakamega, with home-team Samitsi FC taking on FKF Division One side Soy United in the men’s category, while Kimangeti Queens and Iron Ladies will battle it out in the women’s category.The winners of the men’s final will take home KES 500,000, with the second and third-placed teams earning KES 250,000 and KES 100,000, respectively. In the women’s division, the winners will be awarded KES 250,000, while the first and second runners-up will receive KES 150,000 and KES 100,000 in that order.##NAJAVA_MECA_8598367##Two-time winners Samitsi FC will be looking to reclaim the title they last won in 2021, while Soy United will aim for their maiden title.Samitsi FC won the inaugural edition in 2019, with Mugai FC clinching the title in the second edition in 2020. Samitsi FC secured their second title in 2021, while Lirhembe Arsenal and Chambeli FC emerged champions in 2022 and 2023, respectively.Harambee Stars keeper dreams of playing for Manchester UnitedOn their way to the final, Samitsi FC triumphed over last year’s winners, Chambeli FC, in the semis, winning by a solitary goal in a hard-fought match. On their part, Soy United overcame Milimani FC 4-2 in a post-match penalty shootout after playing to a goalless draw in regular time to book their spot in the final.Kimangeti Queens and Iron Ladies edged out Samitsi Queens 2-0 and Makhima Queens 1-0, respectively.Reflecting on the upcoming finals on Saturday, organizer Bramwel Karamoja said, “When I started this tournament, my focus was to empower the youth from where I came from. We have since grown and expanded, not just in terms of the number of teams participating but also in what they receive.”Baron Ochieng on how Robert Matano converted him into a winger“Our partners have walked the journey with us and have helped us achieve these milestones. It is not just about football; it is also an opportunity to empower the locals. The vendors in these tournaments are from the local communities, and this has provided them with an opportunity to earn as well. We look forward to very exciting finals on Saturday.”Elsewhere, the finals of the 14th edition of the Chris Oguso Tournament are set to take place on Sunday at the Mahanga Sports Grounds in Vihiga.Why Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards need a local coach – Ken Kenyatta
