The fourth edition of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba football tournament will run from June 2023 to January 2024 in conjunction with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).

The tournament prize money has been doubled to Ksh 20 million for overall winners and over 150 scholarships to TVET institutions for the best players at County, Regional and National levels, and a 10-day trip to Spain for the all-star team.

Safaricom Chapa Dimba Registration schedule

  • Western – 24th May 2023
  • Nyanza – 10th June 2023
  • Rift Valley – 1st July 2023
  • Eastern – 20th July 2023
  • Coast – 1st September 2023
  • Central – 10th September 2023
  • North Eastern – 15th September 2023
  • Nairobi – 5th October 2023

Safaricom Chapa Dimba Group Stage Schedule

  • Western – June 3 – July 9 2023
  • Nyanza – 24 June – 30 July 2023
  • Rift Valley – 15 July – 3 September 2023
  • Eastern – 5 August – 17 September 2023
  • Coast – 16 September – 15 October 2023
  • Central – 24 September – 22 October 2023
  • North Eastern – 30 September To 29 October 2023
  • Nairobi – 21 October -10 December 2023

Registration forms are available on the Safaricom website: www.chapadimba.safaricom.co.ke

The group stages will be played at the grassroots level, with successful teams qualifying for the regional finals across the eight regions.

The tournament was launched in 2017 to give young people between the ages of 16-20 years a platform to showcase their talent and get rewarded for their passion.

The tournament has produced many talented players such as Benson Omalla of Gor Mahia, currently a top scorer in the Kenya Premier League; David Majak of Tusker FC; Jentrix Shikangwa of Simba Queens in Tanzania; Jane Njeri, Cynthia Livondo, and Judith Osimbo among others.


 

 

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