This archive report was first published on 1 August 2019.
Published on August 1, 2019, Nairobi Woman Rep aspirant Karen Nyamu has given the Koth Biro football tournament a major boost by sponsoring the event.
Ms. Nyamu, who is also the director at Nairobi Water and Sewerage company, donated Ksh. 50,000 towards the tournament, which will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, starting at 2pm.
She also offered individual cash awards to the tournament's MVP, the most promising player, and the top scorer, courtesy of her sponsorship.
Ms. Nyamu expressed her attachment to grassroots activities, particularly the Koth Biro football tournament, which has a significant impact on the youth not only in Nairobi but across the country.
She also encouraged the organizers to incorporate a women's tournament in the future, saying, "You have run a very successful yearly tournament so far, let us see you incorporating the girl talent in the next one."
The tournament's MVP, most promising player, and top scorer will each receive Ksh. 10,000 courtesy of Ms. Nyamu's sponsorship.
Meanwhile, the list of Most Valuable Players includes Evans Mieno and Emmanuel Omulama of Umeme Bees, Victor Otieno of Nyoi fc, and Keith Imbali of Dallas fc.
The most promising player's category nominees are Evans Mieno of Umeme Bees and Nyoi's Edwin Otieno.
In the golden boot category, Francis Omondi of Borussia is currently leading with 5 goals, but four other players on the board have an opportunity to equal or pass his tally.
The players include Chrispin Onyango of Kingstone with 4 goals, Victor Ochieng of Allin Jua Kali with 4 goals, Clyde Senaji of Umeme Bees with 4 goals, and Kingstone's Kelwish Walubaka with 3 goals.
The Arnold Origi Golden gloves awards nominees are Job Ochieng of Borrussia and Vincent Katili of Ping fc.
Robert Ochola, Kothbiro CEO, said, "At Kothbiro we endeavor to give the best to all the participants and we highly strive to motivate players to give their best performance for self actualization, their teams and also the fans."
Top achievers at the Annual Kothbiro football tournament will also receive cash awards courtesy of SportPesa, Africa's leading sports gaming company.
The winner will walk away with Ksh. 300,000, the runner-up will receive Ksh. 100,000, and the third best team will bag Ksh. 75,000 while the fourth team will pocket Ksh. 50,000.
Kingstone FC will play against Allin Jua Kali in a battle royale to crown the war that has been this 2019 season.
