GOVERNOR BARASA KICKS OFF KSH20 MILLION GOVERNOR’S CUP AS 60 WARDS JOIN THE RACE

H.E. Dr. FCPA Fernandes Barasa, OGW, has officially launched the fifth edition of the FCPA Barasa Governor’s Cup, a KSh20 million countywide sporting tournament, at Malava Primary School grounds in Shirugu-Mugai Ward, Malava Sub-County. The tournament aims to identify and nurture local talent, promote sports and provide young people with opportunities to showcase their abilities.

The launch marks the beginning of the race for countywide honours, with teams from all 60 wards competing through ward and sub-county stages before the County Bonanza finals scheduled for 1 January 2027.

At the ward level, men’s football teams will compete for KSh50,000, KSh30,000 and KSh20,000 for first, second and third positions, respectively. At the sub-county level, men’s football winners will receive KSh100,000, while runners-up will take home KSh50,000. In the women’s category, winners will receive KSh60,000, with runners-up taking home KSh40,000.

The stakes will be even higher at the County Bonanza finals. Men’s football champions will walk away with KSh2 million, followed by KSh1.5 million for second place, KSh1 million for third and KSh750,000 for fourth. In women’s football, the winners will receive KSh1.5 million, while the second, third and fourth-placed teams will take home KSh1 million, KSh750,000 and KSh500,000, respectively.

Beyond football, this year’s tournament features rugby, volleyball, netball and athletics in both men’s and women’s categories. It also introduces Granny Games, giving older women an opportunity to participate in sporting activities, interact and maintain active lifestyles.

Speaking during the launch, Governor Barasa said his administration remains committed to developing sports at the grassroots, noting that the tournament provides an important platform for identifying and nurturing talent, empowering young people and bringing communities together.

The opening fixtures set the competition in motion, with Malava FC playing to a goalless draw against Mugai FC, while defending champions Lugusi FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Santos FC. Lugusi FC are seeking to retain the title they won in the previous edition after defeating Mbaabo FC of Khwisero. Matches are being played simultaneously across the county as teams begin their pursuit of a place in the 1st January 2027 finals.

Also present were Malava MP Hon. David Ndakwa, Members of the County Assembly, led by County Assembly Clerk Dr. Donald Keya, and members of the County Executive Committee, led by the CECM for Sports, CPA Jackline Masicha, alongside other county officers.

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