The Safaricom Chapa Dimba County finals concluded over an action-packed weekend, with county champions from eight counties in the Eastern Region earning a chance to compete for regional honors in Embu next month. The champions from Isiolo, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, and Marsabit will converge in Embu for the Eastern Region finals scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd, 2026.
In Tharaka Nithi, Kajiunduthi High were crowned boys' champions, while Mugona Girls emerged victorious in the girls' category. Similarly, in Meru, Makinduri Rockstars won the boys' title, with Akuune Queens taking the girls' crown. The county champions in both the boys' and girls' categories each received Sh75,000, while runners-up received Sh30,000, alongside individual awards.
The finals saw several dominating performances, including Black Cats Football Academy's 8-1 thrashing of Ishiara Bright Academy in Embu to clinch the boys' title. Royal Queens Academy were crowned girls' champions following a 7-0 victory over Ishiara Bright Starlets. In Machakos, Golden Football Academy won the boys' title after defeating Masii Boys 4-1 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time.
MCF Starlets claimed the girls' title in Machakos after edging Kibauni Ladies 1-0. In Kitui, SMPI Academy emerged boys' champions after defeating Mwingi Junior Academy 3-0 in the finals. Syomunyu Queens secured the girls' title with a 3-0 victory over ISAA Queens FC. These results demonstrate the competitive nature of the tournament.
In Isiolo, MAFA FC were crowned boys' champions, while Bridge Starlets won the girls' category. Abdary FC claimed the boys' title in Marsabit, while Dakabaricha Girls emerged champions in the girls' category. AIC Sultan were crowned girls' champions in Makueni. These county champions will now prepare to compete at the regional level.
The county finals provided a platform for young footballers to showcase their talent and compete for an opportunity to represent their counties at the regional level. FKF National Coordinator Oliver Kiptoo congratulated the champions and participating teams, saying the competition had demonstrated the depth of football talent across the region.
Kiptoo added that the tournament was providing young footballers with an opportunity to showcase their abilities and compete at a higher level. The Eastern Region finals in Embu are expected to be highly competitive, with the best teams from each county vying for top honors. The Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament continues to support the development of football in Kenya.
Key points
- County champions from eight Eastern Region counties have been crowned in the Safaricom Chapa Dimba County finals.
- The Eastern Region finals will be held in Embu on October 2nd and 3rd, 2026.
- The tournament has demonstrated the depth of football talent across the region, according to FKF National Coordinator Oliver Kiptoo.
