{"id":11441,"date":"2025-12-22T06:53:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T03:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=11441"},"modified":"2025-12-22T06:53:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T03:53:03","slug":"sofapaka-strike-gold-in-waswa-cup-as-two-sportiff-fc-stars-earn-kpl-call-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=11441","title":{"rendered":"Sofapaka Strike Gold In Waswa Cup As Two Sportiff FC Stars Earn KPL Call-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Joseph Waswa Football Tournament has stamped its authority as a serious talent factory after Sofapaka FC snapped up two Webuye Sportiff players following standout performances on Sunday\u2019s semi-finals at Misikhu Secondary School.<\/div>\n
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Joseph Masinde and Sammy Mwalema have been invited to join Sofapaka\u2019s training camp from 28th this month,, putting the duo on the brink of a Kenyan Premier League breakthrough.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cThis tournament gave us the perfect scouting ground,\u201d* said Sofapaka coach Ezekiel Akwana.<\/div>\n
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“Masinde, a defender, and Mwalema, a striker, showed discipline, maturity and hunger. That\u2019s Premier League quality.\u201d<\/div>\n
Akwana hailed the tournament\u2019s organisation, saying the competitive tempo allowed players to express themselves freely.<\/div>\n
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“Credit to the sponsor for creating a real platform for talent exposure,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The semi-finals drew a packed crowd as Kiyoro FC edged Webuye Sportiff on penalties after a goalless draw, while Namawanga FC beat Sitikho FC 1\u20130 to book a place in the final.<\/div>\n
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Despite their exit, Webuye Sportiff left with their heads high as their two stars caught top-flight attention.<\/div>\n
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Tournament sponsor Joseph Waswa, who watched the matches, said the competition was delivering on its promise.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThis is about opening doors for young players. Seeing Premier League scouts here proves the impact of grassroots football,\u201dsaid Waswa.<\/div>\n
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The winner will pocket KSh 500,000 when Kiyoro FC face Namawanga FC in the final.<\/div>\n
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Webuye Sportiff CEO Mike Berra termed the development a major boost for the club.<\/div>\n
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“This is a blessing for our team. It confirms that talent nurtured at the grassroots can reach the very top,\u201dsaid Berra.<\/div>\n
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Once again, the Joseph Waswa Tournament has shown it is more than just football \u2014 it is a launchpad to the big stage.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n