Getrude Mutai was on the scoresheet as Kenya’s Mutei FC capped their participation in the Beka Grannies International Tournament in Limpopo, South Africa on a high, winning 1-0 over Les Reines Du Foot from France on a chilly morning at the Nkowankowa Stadium.Mutai registered her second goal of the tournament in the first half, rounding off an epic show in front of a charged crowed in the Tzaneen Municipality.##NAJAVA_MECA_8831664##The team had an improved performance after losing their opening game 1-0 against South Africa’s Thulamahashe.They went ahead to draw 1-1 against another South African outfit Glory Gogos, before finishing their group matches with a comfortable 2-0 win against Thembisa Gogos.This was Kenya’s debut in the tournament that entered it’s second edition in the year.USA’s New England beat Les Zamies Foot from France 5-4 through post match penalties to win the mouth watering championship.Kenyan grandmothers set to compete in South AfricaThe Kenyan team was sponsored by the Ministry of Sports with Mutai serving as the captain.Founded in May last year by Elizabeth Keitany, the grannies, who are aged between 52-70, sought to combat age-related diseases by playing football.Further, the squad members have been engaging in community activities, that go a long way in battling social evils and empowering women.However, their passion of the game outgrew the normal training sessions, as they landed the invitation to feature in the Beka tournament.”I’m not angry anymore”: Gor Mahia coach buries hatchet with technical bench after disagreementThe team might not have won the tournament, but they certainly won the hearts of Kenyans, especially those who followed their performances in South Africa.Kenya Grannies Results in South AfricaKenya 0-1 Thulamahashe ( South Africa)Kenya 1-1 Glory Gogos (South Africa)Kenya 2-0 Thembisa GogosKenya 1-0 Les Reines Du Foot (France )
