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Gavana wa Raiah Cup 2nd Edition

By September 23, 2024 No Comments

Kapcherop Riaders subdues Kipsaina FC in penalties to emerge the winners for Gavana wa Raia Cup 2nd Edition, securing Sh 1 Million prize.

 

Kipsaina FC was punished in the last minutes of the second half for failing to hold a 1-0 lead. Raiders converted three penalties to ensure the cup remained in Marakwet West Sub County making themselves the second winners of the coveted Sh 1 million prize.

Kapchebau FC from marakwet East and Kipsoen FC from Keiyo North were among the teams that madee it to the finals this year. Last year, Emkew FC from Moiben-Kuserwo, in Marakwet West beat Kimuron FC from Keiyo North to emerge the winners.

The tournament sponsor H.E Governor Wisely Rotich witnessed the game in company of guests including Baringo Governor H.E Benjamin Cheboi, Deputy Governor Prof. Grace Cheserek alongside West Pokot Deputy Governor Robert Komolle and His County Assembly Speaker Fredrick Plimo. There was a representation from Nandi County led by Assembly Speaker Philemon Melly. Other guests included sports personality McDonald Mariga former Inter Milan and Harambee stars player and FKF presidential candidate Hussein Mohammed

Local Members of Parliament Adams Kipsanai, (Keiyo North) Timothy Kipchumba (Marakwet West) and County Women MP Caroline Ng’elechei were also in attendance, so were a host of local Members of County Assembly MCAs.
Governor Rotich said the intention of the tournament was to foster harmony and peaceful coexistence among the communities beside nurturing talent.
The governor congratulated the winners alongside all the grassroot teams which took part in the competition.
Traders in Iten town recorded booming businesses during the day with hoteliers and those in the transport sector, leaving nothing to chance.
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