John Osogo Secondary School and Chakol Queens emerged victorious in the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Busia County finals, held at Otimong Primary Grounds in Nambale Constituency on Sunday.
John Osogo defeated Teens of Hope FC 1-0 in a thrilling boys’ match, thanks to a goal from Evans Siande in the 31st minute.
🏆⚽️ Witness the boys' highlight video of the Busia County Finals, where MVP, Douglas Lumumba from John Osogo shares his gratitude for the opportunity to showcase his talent and how #SafaricomChapaDimba is shaping lives, showcasing young talents, and propelling his dreams of… pic.twitter.com/mzB6jnOfuR
— Safaricom PLC (@SafaricomPLC) August 13, 2023
They will represent Busia County in the Western region finals set for Bukhungu in Kakamega from Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th.
In the girls’ category, Chakol Queens dominated Kingandole Queens 4-1, with goals from Maximilla Apio, Sharon Akumu, Abigael Ilukor and Lilian Achom. Kingandole’s only goal came from Phozy Achieng in the 2nd minute.
“Looking ahead to the upcoming regional finals, our goal is nothing short of victory. I extend my gratitude to Safaricom and our fans for their support, as we promise to bring the trophy home,” said Melsa Amusolo, player Chakol Girls.
🎉🏆 Chakol Queens emerge victorious with a 4-1 win over Kingandole Queens in a thrilling showdown at the Busia County finals! Congratulations, Chakol Queens! 🏆⚽️ #SafaricomChapaDimba #ChezaKamaWewe pic.twitter.com/VdnTDOF7NL
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The coaches of both winning teams expressed their gratitude to Safaricom for organizing the tournament that gives young talents a chance to showcase their skills. They also vowed to prepare well for the regional finals.
“My players showcased a good game today. They capitalized on every chance they got that earned us a victory. Our focus now shifts to the regional finals as we have less than a week before we play finals this coming weekend,” said Antony Kalia, Coach Chakol Queens.
John Osogo and Chakol Queens join Compel Sportif and Brenda Girls from Bungoma, Madira Girls, and Ebwali Boys from Vihiga, who already qualified for the Western region finals.
The winning teams each took home KES 75,000 cash Prize, with the runners-up Kingandole and Teens of Hope pocketing KES 30,000 each.
The top scorers and Best Goalkeepers each took home KES. 10,000 with the Most Valuable Players (Golden Ball) from both the boys’ and girls’ teams, each receiving a similar amount and the TVET scholarships courtesy of the Safaricom and M-PESA Foundations.
🏆 Hats off to the Most Valuable Player of the Busia County Finals, Douglas Lumumba from John Osogo! Your remarkable skills have earned you not only the victory but also a 10,000 Ksh cash prize and a coveted TVET scholarship. #SafaricomChapaDimba #ChezaKamaWewe pic.twitter.com/ZNiONa0CAs
— Safaricom PLC (@SafaricomPLC) August 13, 2023
The Safaricom Chapa Dimba is a nationwide football tournament that aims to nurture grassroots talent and create opportunities for young players.
