· Cheza Dimba heads to Eldoret – Home of champions
· The winner will be awarded with KSh250,000 each season for 3 years.
· The tournament aims to support grassroots teams playing in regional leagues and below
The small towns and villages of Kenya's North Rift Valley region are buzzing with excitement as the prestigious Cheza Dimba sponsorship program arrives. Backed by SportPesa’s Tujiamini initiative, this unique opportunity is giving wings to the aspirations of talented young footballers playing in regional leagues throughout Kenya.
Four teams have already been chosen as beneficiaries, each receiving a transformative KSh 250,000 yearly sponsorship for three years. But the journey doesn't end there. This month, the spotlight turns to the North Rift, where shortlisted sides will compete in a one-day tournament in Eldoret, the home of champions.
The stakes are high, with the overall champion set to become the latest recipient of the coveted Cheza Dimba sponsorship. For these ambitious players, it's a chance to take their dreams to new heights, propelling their teams towards promotion in the FKF divisions.
Previous tournaments in Kirinyaga and Meru have already witnessed the power of Cheza Dimba to uplift regional talent and support grassroots sports. Now, it's Eldoret's turn to showcase its skills on the pitch, with local teams determined to seize this life-changing opportunity.
The Cheza Dimba program is more than just a sponsorship –it's a testament to the belief that talent knows no boundaries. By supporting grassroots football, SportPesa and Tujiamini are nurturing the future stars of Kenyan football, one community at a time.
As the tournament kicks off, the air will be thick with anticipation and the roar of cheering crowds. For these young athletes, every tackle, every pass, and every shot on goal will be a step closer to realizing their dreams and leaving an indelible mark on the North Rift's football legacy.
Tujiamini and the Cheza Dimba tournament applications arenow open for Western and Nairobi regions, with their respective tournament’staking place in July and August. Aspiring applicants are asked to submit anonline application detailing their teams’ talents and how winning the Cheza DimbaSponsorship will allow them to achieve those dreams. In addition, they are alsoasked to submit and video and media content which showcases their talents and backsup their written application.
Cheza Dimba and Tujiamini managed by SportPesa inpartnership with DBA Africa, is more than just a sponsorship program – it's acommitment to investing in the future of Kenyan football, one talented team ata time. By supporting grassroots talent, they are paving the way for the nextgeneration of stars to shine on the national and international stage.
This month’s tournament is slated to take place on Saturday15th June, with location and selected sides to be announced shortly.