This archive report was first published on 6 December 2019.
Chapa Dimba na Safaricom Coast Region finals are set to kick off at Bomu Stadium in Changamwe this weekend, with eight teams vying for a spot in the national finals scheduled for June 2020.
The girls category will feature Kaloleni Starlets against Kwale Queens, while Emmaussians from Tana River will face Malindi Action. In the boys matches, Kaya Stars from Kaloleni will play Mombasa's Young Muslim, with Young Gunners from Tana River taking on Malindi's Yanga.
"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. Bomu stadium is our home ground and it gives us great joy knowing that we will be having full support from the community as we look to keep the regional title in Mombasa," said Young Muslim coach Hamisi Ali.
Coaching and scouting clinics were held on Thursday and Friday, attended by over 100 Chapa Dimba coaches from North Eastern, Eastern, Central, and Coast regions. The clinics were conducted by certified La Liga coaches and involved theoretical lectures and on-field sessions.
The winning teams will receive Sh200,000 each and a chance to represent the region in the national finals. The runners-up will pocket Sh100,000, with a host of individual prizes to be won.
On Saturday, the semi-finals will take place, with the finals scheduled for Sunday at the same venue. The fixtures are as follows:
- Girls: Kaloleni Starlets (Kaloleni) v Kwale Queens (Kwale) - 3pm, Emmaussians (Tana River) v Malindi Action (Malindi) - 7pm
- Boys: Kaya Stars (Kaloleni) v Young Muslim (Mombasa) - 5pm, Young Gunners (Tana River) v Yanga (Malindi) - 9pm
On Sunday, the finals will take place, with the girls' match scheduled for 5pm and the boys' match at 7pm.
