Berlin FC Noor Osman’s goal at the 67th minute and a second goal from Abdalla Marro in the 88th minute ensured a 2 -o win victory over Al Ansar in the Chapa Dimba na Safaricom season 3 North Eastern regional champions finals to retain the title.
Last season, the two teams met in a tightly contested final where Berlin FC narrowly won via a penalty shootout.
“We have been training hard in preparation for this tournament rectifying the past mistakes we made in the National Finals and this time we promise to put up a better performance to enable us to come home with the main cup. I have also been crowned the most valuable player and I would like to thank my coach and my team as it was a collective effort that earned me this title,” Said Abdalla Marro, Top Scorer, Berlin FC player.
In the regional semi-finals, Berlin FC beat Al Mumtaz from Modogashe 4:0 and Al Ansar from Wajir beat Admiral from Mandera 5:4 in post-match penalties to book a slot in the regional finals.
The winning team walked away with KES 200,000 in cash and will represent the region at the national finals set for June 2020 at Bomu Stadium, Mombasa.
The runners-up, Al Ansar did not walk away empty-handed as they received KES 100,000 with players taking home a host of individual prizes.
The tournament now moves to Mombasa, where the Coast regional finals will be held on 7th and 8th December at Bomu Stadium. The Coast regional finals will also be accompanied by coaching clinics by La Liga coaches where they will be trained on how to build their skills to international standards.
Chapa Dimba na Safaricom aims to develop grassroots football and providing a platform where gifted players will have an opportunity to be scouted and play for the National team as well as the top tier local and international teams.
Once all regional finals are played, an all-Star team comprising of 16 girls and 16 boys will be selected to attend a 10-day training camp in Spain. The teams will play friendly matches against top Spanish La Liga Football Academies after which the players will rejoin their teams for the National finals where KES 1 M is at stake for the winner.
Results
Boys
Berlin FC 2:0 Al Ansar
Awards
MVPs
Noor Osman (Berlin)
Golden Boot/Top Scorer Boys
Abdalla Marro (Berlin)
Best Keeper/ Golden Glove Boys
Yahya Mohamed (Berlin)
Scouted for La Liga Training camp
First choice
Noor Osman
Abdalla Marro
Reserve list for La Liga training camp
Ibrahim Billow Osman
Khalid Yusuf
