The Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars Team departed Nairobi on Saturday evening, 6th September, for a week-long international training camp in Huesca, Spain.
The squad comprises 25 standout players selected from across Kenya, chosen for their exceptional talent and potential to break into professional football.
In total, 32 players were named to the All-Star roster. While 25 will travel to Spain, the remaining seven have already secured call-ups to national and international clubs—underscoring the program’s growing reputation as a launchpad for elite football careers.
“Chapa Dimba has always been about opening doors of opportunity for Kenyan youth, and today, we are proud to see that vision come alive in an even bigger way,” said Dr. Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom PLC.
“To see players like Austin Odongo, Emily Moranga, and Khamis Nyale break into professional clubs, while others take this next big step in Spain, fills us with immense pride.”
Training, Matches & Cultural Exchange
During their stay, the All-Stars will:
- Compete against Huesca’s Youth Academy
- Participate in expert-led masterclasses with professional players
- Train at the Base Aragonesa de Fútbol, S.D. Huesca’s world-class sports city
- Attend a live Segunda Division match: SD Huesca vs Málaga CF
- Explore Spanish culture through guided city tours and sightseeing
“Visiting Spain and experiencing world-class football has always been a dream. I’m determined to learn as much as possible and grow my career,” said Swaumu Masungo, Plateau Queens midfielder.
Leadership & Coaching Staff
The team will be captained by:
- Stanley Waswa (Ndura Sports Academy) – Boys’ captain
- Manda Sunira Were (Highland Royals Moi Girls) – Girls’ captain
They will be guided by:
- Chrispine Odindo – Plateau Queens coach
- Evans Oketch – Obunga FC coach
- FKF representatives
Full Roster: Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars (Spain-bound)
| No. | Name | Gender | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercy Akoth Oduor | F | Plateau Queens |
| 2 | Martha Nafula Wekhanya | F | Barcelona Ladies SC |
| 3 | Swaumu Masungo Nanjala | F | Plateau Queens |
| 4 | Peris Mapenzi Safari | F | Brenda Girls |
| 5 | Naomi Masinde Nanjala | F | Barcelona Ladies SC |
| 6 | Sonia Wambui Ng’ang’a | F | Barcelona Ladies SC |
| 7 | Calta Nasambu Wanjala | F | Barcelona Ladies SC |
| 8 | Sharon Asado Ndolo | F | Voi Starlet |
| 9 | Patience Kasichana | F | Dagoretti Girls |
| 10 | Manda Sunira Were (c) | F | Highland Royals Moi Girls |
| 11 | Hellen Mito Auma | F | Madira FC |
| 12 | Serphine Sheila Juma | F | Beijing Raiders FC |
| 13 | Armstrong Juma Omondi | M | Obunga FC |
| 14 | Derrick Oketch Oloo | M | Ebwali Boys |
| 15 | Dennis Okumu Opiyo | M | Lucky Summer Sports Club |
| 16 | Neddy Kithinji Moses | M | Predators FC |
| 17 | Bryton Otieno Onyona | M | Obunga FC |
| 18 | Joseph Ankoi Maosa | M | Nyaguku FC |
| 19 | Baraka Rodgers Kayaa | M | Bandari Youth FC |
| 20 | Francis Ambrose Sibabu | M | Bandari Youth FC |
| 21 | Stanley Waswa (c) | M | Ndura Sports Academy FC |
| 22 | Edwin Onyango Haga | M | Ebwali Boys |
| 23 | Brian Odiwuor Aroka | M | Obunga FC |
| 24 | David Wanyama Tabu | M | Bandari Youth FC |
| 25 | Felix Mwendwa Munguti | M | Machakos Boys |
