FKF Kakamega Branch has emerged as the county with the highest number of registered teams in the country for the upcoming Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament, reaffirming its position as one of Kenya’s leading football talent hubs.
With an impressive 210 registered teams comprising 147 boys’ teams and 63 girls’ teams, Kakamega has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to youth football development and grassroots talent identification. The massive turnout highlights the growing popularity of the competition and the immense football potential within the county.
What is Safaricom Chapa Dimba?
Safaricom Chapa Dimba is Kenya’s premier youth football tournament aimed at identifying, nurturing, and developing young football talent across the country. The competition provides aspiring footballers with a platform to showcase their abilities while creating pathways to professional football opportunities.
Over the years, Chapa Dimba has transformed the lives of many young players by offering exposure, mentorship, life skills training, and opportunities to advance their football careers both locally and internationally.
The tournament is played through County, Regional, and National levels, with teams battling for glory and substantial prize money.
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Attractive Prizes Await the Champions
The upcoming tournament offers lucrative rewards at every stage:
National Level
- Winner – KSh 1,000,000
- Runner-Up – KSh 500,000
- Semi-Finalists – KSh 250,000
- Most Valuable Player – KSh 50,000
- Golden Glove – KSh 50,000
- Top Scorer – KSh 50,000
Regional Level
- Winner – KSh 250,000
- Runner-Up – KSh 150,000
- Most Valuable Player – KSh 30,000
- Golden Glove – KSh 30,000
- Top Scorer – KSh 30,000
County Level
- Winner – KSh 75,000
- Runner-Up – KSh 30,000
- Most Valuable Player – KSh 10,000
- Golden Glove – KSh 10,000
- Top Scorer – KSh 10,000
Kakamega Ready for a Football Spectacle
The registered teams represent all the sub-counties across Kakamega including Lugari, Lurambi, Navakholo, Mumias East, Mumias West, Matungu, Malava, Shinyalu, Khwisero, Butere, Ikolomani, and Likuyani, reflecting the widespread enthusiasm for football development throughout the county.
Several established grassroots academies, schools, and community clubs have entered the competition, promising highly competitive matches and a showcase of emerging football talent.
Among the registered teams is The Iron Ladies Soccer Academy, which will be seeking to make its mark in one of the country’s most prestigious youth football competitions.
Message from FKF Kakamega
FKF Kakamega Branch congratulates all registered teams for taking the bold step of participating in this life-changing tournament. The overwhelming registration numbers are a clear indication that Kakamega remains a powerhouse of grassroots football in Kenya.
As the competition kicks off, players, coaches, parents, and football fans can look forward to exciting matches, talent discovery, and unforgettable moments as teams battle for county, regional, and national honours.
The stage is set. The talent is ready. Let the Chapa Dimba journey begin!
Statistics
- Total Registered Teams: 210
- Boys Teams: 147
- Girls Teams: 63
- County: Kakamega
- Status: Highest registered teams in Kenya for Safaricom Chapa Dimba 2026
Registered Boys Teams by Sub-County
Lugari (29 Teams)
BLUE SAINTS, CHEKALINI COMBINE FC, Green Eagle Academy Football Club, Holy Family Marukusi Boys, Lwandeti DEB Senior School, LWANGA FOOTBALL CLUB, Marakusi Junior FC, MAUNGU JS, Mayolo Junior FC, MLIMANI, MTS Atalanta Boyz, Muhomo FC, MUKHALANYA FOOTBALL ACADEMY, MUSEMBE FC, Nzoia DEB Soccer, St. James FC, THE TITANS LUNYITO, THE WHITE ASSASINS LUNYITO, Young Tiger FC, Classic Junior FC, Kogo Sec, Lwanda FC, MATUNDA S.A FC, Matunda Youth, Mirembe Youth, Nasianda Youth, Smart Boys, SPARKS RANGERS ACADEMY, ST. PETERS MOISBRIDGE BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL, Superstar FC Academy, Talent Academy.
Lurambi (11 Teams)
AFC Katcherian Academy, FC Olympic Shikhuyu, IKONYERO FC, IKONYERO TITANS, Kwarula Youngstars Academy, Maraba Elity, Mchanga Youth, Sevilla, Shieywe Senior School, Mutoma Youth SC, Mayoni Township.
Navakholo (23 Teams)
ESHING’OTO RISING STARS, ESUMEYIA SECONDARY, FC Imperial, INGOSTE PRINCESS FC, Mukangu, Musaga Senior School, Nambacha Young Boys FC, Nambacha Young Start, Navakholo Senior School, Rashid Wekesa, Sivilie Sec, SPESS Galactico Soccer Club, ST JAMES ESUMEYIA SENIOR SCHOOL, St Raphael Burangasi Senior School, SUPER LIONS, The Hurricanes, THE INVINCIBLES, Tumaini Junior Football Club, Young Start, Musaga Senior School FC.
Mumias East (10 Teams)
Avengers Boys, Black Stars Academy, Brave Warriors, Brave Warriors Youth, Emachina Junior School, Isango Academy, Mwitoti School, Qatar FC, AFC Katcherian Academy, Promised Starlets.
Mumias West (12 Teams)
Bomani All Stars, Greenview Villa Academy, Leeds Academy, Mumias Green Boys, Mumias Vipers, Musanda Sharks, Nyakwaka Young Stars, The Venoms.
Matungu (17 Teams)
CRANES, Eshikhondi FC, Harambee United, Koyonzo Rangers, MAYONI TOWNSHIP, MIRERE SECONDARY, Munami Football Academy, Namulungu Lads, Ngairwe Elite FC, Panyako Rising Stars, Rolling Stars, The Blue Eagles, THE CRANES.
Malava (16 Teams)
BISUNU FC, BULUPI JUNIOR, HOPE STARS, Lusumu Stars, Malava Boys, Manda Football Club, Manyonje FC, SAINT ANTONY KAKOYI, Shamberere Boys, Tande Boys, Timbito Football Club, Tombo Sportiff FC, Tumaini Ladies Soccer, UNITED PREDATORS, Young Gunners FC.
Shinyalu (22 Teams)
BUSALWA FC, Buyangu FC, Elevenstars, FC Lyon Khayega, Holy Cross Injira Senior School, Kakamega Brothers Academy, Mundulu Academy, Mundulu Junior School, Munyanda JSS, Nyota Football Club, Royal Stars, Shibuye Football Club, Shipalo Corinthians, Shisokoro, Tsunami United, Victory FC, Worldcomp Home of Grace Children’s Home.
Khwisero (8 Teams)
GREEN BUFFALOES, Green Stars, Ikomero All-Stars, Khwisero All Stars, Khwisero Township AC, Super Stars Juniors.
Butere (11 Teams)
Bulanda Rangers, BUTERE BOYS, EXODUS SC, Ibokolo Youth, Marenyo Youth, Mutoma Youth SC, Mwalmart Youth, The Brown Saints, Young Talent Academy.
Ikolomani (6 Teams)
Eregi Basel, Makhokho Boys, SCORPIONS, SHIVAGALA ACADEMY, THE BLACK COMMANDOS.
Likuyani (13 Teams)
Classic Junior FC, Kogo Sec, Lwanda FC, MATUNDA S.A FC, Matunda Youth, Mirembe Youth, Nasianda Youth, Smart Boys, SPARKS RANGERS ACADEMY, ST. PETERS MOISBRIDGE BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL, Youngstars Football Club.
Registered Girls Teams by Sub-County
Lurambi (8 Teams)
Bluesantos Queens, Bukura Queens, SHIEYWE GIRLS SOCCER TEAM, Shikoti Starlets, IKONYERO SECONDARY TITANS, Yala Queens.
Lugari (12 Teams)
MUHOMO QUEENS, NAMBILIMA QUEENS, CHEKALINI QUEENS, Goal Digger Queens, Queen of the Pitch, The Iron Ladies Soccer Academy, Lugari Progressive Academy, LWANDA STARLETS, LWANDETI QUEENS, Maturu Starlets.
Navakholo (10 Teams)
ESHING’OTO STARLETS, SIYOMBE QUEENS THE LIONESS, Bushili Queens, BUSHIRI STARLETS, Nambacha Young Ladies, Navakholo Ladies, Navakholo Senior School, SIVILIE LADIES, The Invincibles Girls.
Malava (6 Teams)
GOLDEN QUEENS, KAKOYI STARLETS, Hope Starlet, Manda Lionesses.
Khwisero (3 Teams)
Khwisero Starlet, Mulwanda Queens.
Likuyani (12 Teams)
Kogo Starlets, MBURURU STARLETS, Mirembe Queen, Soccer Icon Queens, LIKUYANI QUEENS, Lwanda Queens, MATUNDA SA BLUE FALCONS, Matunda Starlet, St Anne Queens.
Shinyalu (5 Teams)
Mundulu Rising Starlets, Royal Queens, Busalwa Starlets, STAGHS GIRLS, THE PHOENIX MUKUMU.
Mumias East (4 Teams)
Promised Starlets, Avengers, INDOMITABLE GIRLS-MWITOTI.
Butere (7 Teams)
BUCHI LADIES FC, Bulanda Rangers, Marenyo Upcoming Starlets, Red Commandos, The Brown Queens.
Ikolomani (3 Teams)
SHIVAGALA LIONESS, Lirhembe Girls.
Matungu (3 Teams)
ESHIRUMBWE STARLETS, MWIRA QUEENS, NAMULUNGU FALCONS.
Mumias West (5 Teams)
Lukoye Princess, Mukhuwa Starlets, Mumias Vipers Ladies, Tausi Starlets.
Note: Team names are presented as registered with FKF Kakamega for the 2026 Safaricom Chapa Dimba competition.