{"id":4894,"date":"2025-12-13T16:23:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/?p=4894"},"modified":"2025-12-13T16:24:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:24:13","slug":"breaking-newskatwanyaa-fc-and-jua-kali-starlets-crowned-champions-at-governor-wavinya-cup-3rd-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/13\/breaking-newskatwanyaa-fc-and-jua-kali-starlets-crowned-champions-at-governor-wavinya-cup-3rd-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking news:Katwanyaa FC and Jua Kali Starlets Crowned Champions at Governor Wavinya Cup 3rd Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, was brought to life today as the 3rd Edition of the Governor Wavinya Cup ended in thrilling fashion, showcasing top-tier grassroots football and raw talent. Defending champions Katwanyaa FC successfully retained the men\u2019s title after edging out Scotlanders FC in a tense penalty shootout, following a goalless 0\u20130 draw after 90 minutes. In the women\u2019s final, Jua Kali Starlets emerged victorious with a hard-fought 1\u20130 win over Talanta Starlets, the decisive goal coming just minutes into the second half.<\/p>\n

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The victory crowned Katwanyaa FC champions for the second consecutive year, underlining their dominance in the competition, while Jua Kali Starlets announced themselves as a rising force in women\u2019s football. Both winning teams walked away with a KSh 1 million cash prize each, as the tournament once again lived up to its promise of rewarding excellence. The generous prize structure applied equally to both men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams, with first runners-up also earning KSh 1 million, second runners-up KSh 500,000, third KSh 200,000, and fourth-place teams taking home KSh 100,000.<\/p>\n

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Speaking during the finals, Governor Wavinya Ndeti reaffirmed her administration\u2019s commitment to supporting and protecting local talent, stating that sports remains a key pillar for youth empowerment and economic growth in Machakos County. She noted that the success of the first, second and now third editions of the Governor Wavinya Cup proves that her vision is taking shape, reinforcing her rallying call \u201cChakula Mezani, Pesa Mfukoni\u201d as a practical and achievable reality for the youth.<\/p>\n

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Chief Guest Dr. Kalonzo Musyoka praised Governor Wavinya\u2019s leadership and the county\u2019s investment in sports, noting that such initiatives demonstrate how sports can transform lives and provide sustainable livelihoods. He urged other governments to emulate Machakos\u2019 approach, emphasizing that when leadership prioritizes youth and talent development, communities prosper and the nation benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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