The two champions walked away with Ksh 750,000 and Ksh 50,000 respectively. Both teams will also benefit from a three-year mentorship program under SportPesa’s Tujiamini platform, designed to nurture and empower grassroots talent across Kenya.
Narok, 15th November 2025: Narok’s sides Maa FC and Maasai Starlets FC dominated the Tujiamini Cheza Dimba South Rift regional tournament, emerging as regional champions in the matches played on Saturday at William Ole Ntimama Stadium in Narok County.
In the men’s final, Maa FC silenced Zoo FC from Kericho with a narrow 1-0 win. The breakthrough came early after Ken Pungwa calmly slotted home a 7th minute penalty, a lead the hosts defended with grit to the final whistle.
“First, I want to thank my boys for the win. They played an excellent game despite facing a very tough opponent. I also want to appreciate our fans who turned up to support us, their presence really boosted our morale. To SportPesa and the Tujiamini team, thank you for this opportunity; tournaments like this mean a lot to teams at the grassroots level. We encourage you to continue supporting talent at the grassroots. With the cash prize, we believe it will help support our team competitively in next season's division games, and the three-year training program will greatly empower our players.” Said Stanley Head Coach Maa FC
In the women’s showdown, Maasai Starlets FC outclassed Gilgil’s NYC Starlets FC 2 - 0 to clinch the title. Susan Ngalwa opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a superb strike after slicing through the NYS Starlets’ backline, before Patricia Sukuri doubled the tally in the 30th minute, sealing the victory and sending NYS packing.
“The game was tough but we came out on top as the South Rift champions. We came here with one mission, to win and ensure the title stays here and we achieved exactly that.The game had a lot of pressure, but we made sure to capitalize on the few chances we created. To SportPesa and the organizers, thank you so much. Please continue with this tournament; it empowers many players, especially women footballers at the grassroots.” Said Silvia Kutingala Maasai Starlets FC
Earlier, Maa FC edged out Father Ntaiya FC 5 - 4 in a penalty shootout in the first semifinal, while Zoo FC booked their spot in the finals after defeating Namanga Rivers FC in the second semifinal.
As regional champions, Maa FC walked away with KES 750,000 over the next 3 years plus home and away kits, while their counterparts Maasai Starlets pocketed KES 50,000 one off prize that will support buying training equipment. Both teams will also benefit from a three-year mentorship program under SportPesa’s Tujiamini platform, designed to nurture and empower grassroots talent across Kenya.
The South Rift regional tournament featured eight teams, six men’s and two women’s, battling for top honours.
“South Rift marks our final regional tournament of the year, and now all focus shifts to the national finals happening soon. We are impressed by the talent we have witnessed and the lives we have impacted through the Tujiamini program. This initiative is more than just a platform, it is a movement that nurtures belief and rewards potential. From sports to community initiatives, Tujiamini continues to serve as an incubator for talent, empowerment, and growth.” Said Japheth Akhulia - Partnerships and Sponsorship Manager SportPesa.
Alongside the high stakes football games of the Tujiamini Cheza Dimba Football Tournament, the event also marked the official unveiling of South Rift’s Tujiamini Community Award Winners, a celebration of individuals and groups using their talents to make their communities better.
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