20/10/2026
What a thrilling finale to the Mashujaa Day Football Tournament! Thousands of passionate fans packed Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret for a showdown that delivered electric energy and spectacular football from start to finish.
It all began at the grassroots, with ward-level teams from Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, and ended in a heavyweight clash between Wazalendo FC of Uasin Gishu and Iten United FC of Elgeyo Marakwet, with pride, glory and a KSh1 MILLION prize on the line. After 90 minutes of exhilarating action, Wazalendo FC stamped their authority with a commanding 3-0 win to claim the title.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen, who joined us to witness the final and present awards to the winners. We also thank PS Elijah Mwangi and Sports Kenya Director General Timothy Kilimo for their leadership, together with Kenya Academy of Sports CEO Dr. Dorine Odhiambo, Senior Deputy Secretary Kipchumba Ruto, and senior officials from the three county governments and the State Department for Sports. In the spirit of inclusion and equity, the winners of the para volleyball tournament were also celebrated.
Beyond the goals, trophies and prize money, this tournament showed the power of sports to unite communities, nurture grassroots talent and open doors for the next generation of champions. The real winner was grassroots football, and the future of Kenyan sports looks brighter than ever.