Nairobi, Kenya – 5th October 2025: Mseto FC from Dagoretti and Achievers FC from Ongata Rongai are the winners of the second edition of the Nairobi SportPesa Cheza Dimba tournament, held on Saturday, 4th October 2025, at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi.
Mseto FC were crowned the new champions of the tournament in the men’s category after beating Victors Faith Church of Kasarani 1-0 in a highly charged and fast-paced men’s final. The decisive goal came in the 16th minute when Charles Baraza found the back of the net with a brilliant finish, sealing the regional title for his side.
In the women’s category, Ongata Rongai’s Achievers FC claimed the regional crown after edging hosts UEFA Despanol Queens FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout, following a 2-2 draw in regulation time.
“I am really happy with my boys; they played exceptionally well and pushed hard despite the game being very tough. Last year, we were knocked out in the first round, but this time we came prepared with new attacking tactics that earned us victory. We plan to use the prize money to support our team. Finally, I want to thank SportPesa and the Tujiamini initiative for helping players at the grassroots level realize their dreams, ”said Michael Branabe Head Coach, Mseto FC.
The men’s champions, Mseto FC, walked away with KES 250,000 annually and kits to be renewed for the next 3 years, while Achievers FC received KES 50,000 one-off prize, as winners in the women’s category. In addition, both teams will benefit from three years of mentorship through the Tujiamini platform by SportPesa, which aims to nurture and empower grassroots talent.
The Nairobi leg of SportPesa Cheza Dimba attracted several grassroots teams from across the county, offering a platform for young people to showcase their talent, believe in themselves, and make a positive impact within their communities.
“We enjoyed the game, though it wasn’t easy as the opponents were also very strong. We started with the group stages which were also a bit tough as everyone came here to win. Compared to other games in the group stages I think this was one of the toughest but again we managed to contain the game, pushed them into their half and secured the win in the first half.” Said Delvin Kubari player Mseto FC.
“Cheza Dimba is more than just a football tournament, it is a platform for supporting talent, inspiring hope, and uplifting communities through the Tujiamini initiative. Today in Dandora, we witnessed an incredible display of passion and skill as various teams turned up to compete, showcasing the true spirit of community football. We hope to expand this initiative and reach more young people across the country. Said Deborah Maina, Public Relations and Advertising Executive from SportPesa.
With Nairobi done and dusted, Cheza Dimba now heads to Nyanza region with Homabay town playing host to the tournament for Nyanza edition.
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