This archive report was first published on 6 December 2019.
Chapa Dimba na Safaricom Coast Region finals are set to take place at Bomu Stadium in Changamwe this weekend, with reigning champions Shimanzi Youth and Changamwe Starlets both eliminated from the tournament at the group stages.
With all eight semi-finalists looking to book their slot for the national finals set for June next year, the competition is expected to be fierce.
On Friday, coaching and scouting clinics were held for over 100 Chapa Dimba coaches from North Eastern, Eastern, Central, and Coast regions, conducted by certified La Liga coaches.
"It is the first time for my team to take part in Chapa Dimba na Safaricom and I am happy that we managed to make it to the coast regional semi-finals," said Young Muslim coach Hamisi Ali.
The winning teams will walk away with Sh200,000 each and a chance to represent the region in the national finals set for June 2020.
On Saturday, the following matches will be played: Kaloleni Starlets (Kaloleni) v Kwale Queens (Kwale) at 3pm, Emmaussians (Tana River) v Malindi Action (Malindi) at 7pm, Kaya Stars (Kaloleni) v Young Muslim (Mombasa) at 5pm, and Young Gunners (Tana River) v Yanga (Malindi) at 9pm.
