The Menace and Lugari Progressive emerged as the champions of the Kakamega County Safaricom Chapa Dimba finals in the boys’ and girls’ categories respectively on Sunday at Kakamega High School Grounds.
In the girls’ final, Lugari Progressive dominated the game from the start and scored four goals in the first half to seal their victory over Kakamega Starlets.
The second half saw no change in the scoreline as Lugari Progressive maintained their lead and defended well.
A triumphant shout out to Lugari Progressive, the Champions of the Kakamega County Finals in the girls' category! 🏆⚽️ Congratulations on this outstanding achievement dominating with a remarkable 4-0 victory! 👏👏 #SafaricomChapaDimba #ChezaKamaWewe pic.twitter.com/BBaNpKODIQ
— Safaricom PLC (@SafaricomPLC) August 13, 2023
In the boys’ final, Lugusi Boys took a 2-0 lead in the first half against The Menace, who struggled to break through their defence. However, The Menace fought back in the second half and scored two goals to level the match and force a penalty shootout.
The shootout was a tense affair as both teams showed nerves of steel and accuracy. The Menace prevailed with a 5-4 score, thanks to their goalkeeper who saved one of Lugusi Boys’ kicks.
A standing ovation for The Menace, the winners of the boys' category at the Kakamega County Finals! 🏆⚽️ With a hard-fought victory of 5-4 in a thrilling penalty shootout. Congratulations on your win! 👏👏 #SafaricomChapaDimba #ChezaKamaWewe pic.twitter.com/Aug53L78JX
— Safaricom PLC (@SafaricomPLC) August 13, 2023
Both The Menace and Lugari Progressive took home Ksh 75,000 cash Prize, with the runners-up Kakamega Starlets and Lugusi Boys taking home Ksh 30,000 each.
The top scorers and Best Goalkeepers each took home Ksh10,000 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 shining star, Elizabeth Mideva, from Lugari Progressive, who not only displayed exceptional skills but also secured a well-deserved 10,000 KSH cash prize and a TVET scholarship! 🌟🎉 . Congratulations! 👏👏 #SafaricomChapaDimba #ChezaKamaWewe pic.twitter.com/FbQJa3W1dR
— Safaricom PLC (@SafaricomPLC) August 13, 2023
Congratulations to the outstanding Brian Lumbasi from The Menace! His remarkable performance has earned him a triumphant 10,000 KSH cash prize and a TVET scholarship. Keep shining on and off the field! 🌟🎉 #SafaricomChapaDimba #ChezaKamaWewe pic.twitter.com/v6KotG1L3E
— Safaricom PLC (@SafaricomPLC) August 13, 2023
The Menace and Lugari Progressive qualified for the Western region finals, where they will join Compel Sportif and Brenda Girls from Bungoma, Madira Girls and Ebwali Boys from Vihiga, and John Osogo and Chakol Queens from Busia.
This year, Western Kenya registered a total of 441 teams participating in the Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament with Kakamega leading at 162, followed by Bungoma (152), Busia (64), and Vihiga (63).
