Soy United Edge Samitsi FC to Clinch 2024 Karamoja Super Cup Title

Soy United edged out house aspect Samitsi FC 1-0 in a carefully fought out encounter to be topped champions of the sixth version of the Karamoja Super Cup, as Kimangeti Queens noticed off Lwandeti Iron Ladies 2-0 within the Ladie’s class on the Samitsi Market Grounds, Malava, Kakamega County.

Following their triumph, Soy United took house KES 500,000, as Kimangeti Ladies took bagged KES 250,000 with the runner up groups, Samitsi FC and Lwandeti Iron Queens, receiving KES 250,000 and KES 100,000 respectively, courtesy of title sponsors Betika.

Mohammed Wangai scored the lone aim within the males’s last, heading house an excellent cross from Peter Okello within the seventeenth minute because the FKF Division One aspect held on to the slim benefit to the tip.

Kimang’eti Queens had been the dominant aspect within the women’ last, with Elmah Shibweche scoring each targets to cement her prime scorer spot within the presence of Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba who earmarked her for nationwide group trials.

Speaking at a packed Samitsi Grounds on Saturday, organizer Bramwel Karamoja mentioned: “I am thrilled at the growth that we have experienced during this edition. A special shoutout to Betika for continuing walking the journey with us. They came in handy this year to ensure that our prize money got to half a million for the first time and we hope to continue this partnership in the coming year. The turnout at the final was massive, the support from the fans was massive, and the whole community came together in a very massive way. Cogratulations to Soy United for winning their maiden title in the tournament.”

This 12 months marked the sixth version of the Karamoja Super Cup, an annual grass root soccer event that has grown right into a competition of soccer and a staple occasion within the area’s grassroots sports activities calendar. Launched in December 2019 by sports activities promoter and ormer Gor Mahia FC participant, Karamoja, the event supplies a platform for nurturing native expertise whereas fostering group satisfaction and financial exercise.

Eric Mwiti, Betika Brand Manager mentioned: “We were happy to be back at Samitsi Grounds, which has become our home in recent years to experience football at its best. Congratulations to Soy United for their win. At Betika, we will continue our efforts to grow football at the greassroots through tournaments such as this one, the Chris Oguso Tournament whose final takes place tomorrow, as well as BingwaFest among others.”