Mercury Football Club (FC) emerged winners of the Nyangati Ward Football Super League after defeating Mutungara FC 3-1.
In the women's category, Kimbimbi Queens FC dominated the match, winning 5-0 over Kithiriti Queens FC.
The tournament was played at Kiorugari Primary School grounds and was organized by Nyangati Ward’s Member of County Assembly (MCA) Kennedy Mwendia as part of the preparation for the Governor Waiguru Minji Minji Football Cup slated for later this year.
The tournament was supported by Governor Anne Waiguru who gave out 12 sets of uniforms, 41 footballs, 30 pairs of socks, and 90 pairs of football boots to the participating teams.
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The Kirinyaga Governor reiterated County Government’s commitment to youth empowerment through sports to help them realize their full potential.
The participating teams were Kimbimbi Queens, Kithiriti Queens, Mutugara FC, Nyangati FC, Kutus Youngsters FC, Kiorugari FC, Kithiriti FC, St. Pauls FC, Kimbimbi FC, and Springs Star FC.
The tournament, aimed at nurturing youth talents and providing avenues for livelihood through sports, witnessed intense matches with over 250 players from 10 teams, including 2 women’s teams, engaging in spirited competition amidst a vibrant crowd of spectators.
In the men's category, Nyangati FC faced off against Kutus FC for the third and fourth positions, with Kutus FC emerging victorious on penalties.