Githima FC have been crowned champions of the Nakuru Town West NG-CDF second edition football tournament.

The team’s 2 goals against Kaptembwa FC’s nil saw them crowned champions during finals held at Nakuru West Secondary school grounds in Nakuru West.

Githima FC’s goals were scored by Austine Otieno and Victor Ochieng in 32^nd  and 75^th  minutes of the game respectively.

They received trophy and Ksh.50, 000 while position 2 went to Kaptembwa United FC who received trophy and Ksh.30,000.

08 Community FC scooped position 3 while Bagarian FC managed position 4 with the teams making away with Ksh.30,000 and Ksh.20,000 respectively.

Golden boot went to Victor Ochieng’ from Kaptembwa FC and Victor Ochieng’ from Githima FC.

The best golkeeper went to Philip Kiprotich from Kaptembwa FC and George Ochieng’ from Githima FC.

According to one of the event officials Joakim Mbalilwa, the second edition was targeting 500 youths from various wards of  Nakuru West.

The event was presided over by area MP Samuel Arama who was accompanied by area DCC Michael Lesimam.

Speaking during the event, Arama vowed to continue supporting talents through NG-CDF.

While lauding the teams that participated, the Legislator said such will ensure youths are engaged and not engage in matters crime.

The Legislator vowed to sponsor another tournament from his pocket ‘Arama Youth Tournament’ to be held during April holidays of 2021.

“We will continue to nurture talents through the NG-CDF kitty. This is one way to ensure our youths are engaged to avert criminal activities” he said.

Sentiments echoed by area Deputy County Commissioner Michael Lesimam who called on locals to continue adhering to MOH’ COVID-19 protocols.

The event was also attended by Nakuru Benchmarking Team led by Simon Ole Nasieku who lauded MP Arama for supporting youths develop their talents.

Athletes from Nakuru County dominated the podium positions at the highly competitive 7th Eldama Ravine Half Marathon in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County.

In the 21Kms male category, Ronald Kirui from Olenguruone, Kuresoi South sub-County clocked 1:03:04 to finish second after Mateiko Daniel of Bungoma County.

In the Women category, Evaline Chepchirchir from Keringet, Kuresoi South sub-County won the race clocking 1:10:24 followed by Joyce Chepkemoi also from Kiptororo, Kuresoi North sub-County a minute later.

Formerly Chemususu Half Marathon, the annual charity event managed by the Eldama Ravine Half Marathon Community Based Organization seeks to raise funds towards conservation, health and education projects.

The Men and women Gold winners in the 21Kms race took home Sh150, 000 while Silver and Bronze winners pocketed Sh70, 000 and Sh40, 000 respectively.

The event was the first major road race to be held in Kenya since the COVID 19 pandemic struck under strict public health guidelines. Only a few Athletes took part and were all in masks at the start of the races.

The three athletes in a post-race interview said they used the race to prepare for future international competitions with the relaxation of sports regulations in the times of COVID-19 pandemic.

The County Government of Nakuru is setting up a high-altitude athletics training camp at Ndabibit in Keringet, Kuresoi South sub-County to nurture sporting talents in the region.

Last year, the County Government of Nakuru organized the inaugural Keinget Road Race where Caroline Kimutai and Josephat Bett emerged winners.

The football fraternity is this evening mourning the death of Kevin Oliech in Germany earlier today.

The late Kevin is brother to Kenya’s record goalscorer Dennis Oliech and Andrew Oyombe.

Family spokesperson Nixon Oliech said Kevin succumbed to Cancer, a disease he battled for the last four years.

He was scheduled to travel to the United States of America for specialized cancer management.

Locally, he played for Securicor, Nairobi City Stars, Mathare United, Tusker, Thika United and Ushuru football clubs

Internationally, he played for German fifth-tier side KFC Uerdingen 05 and second-tier Alemannia Aachen, among other teams.

His death comes barely two years after that of his mother Mary Oliech who passed on in July 2018.

Late 2016, the late Kevin served Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg ugali and fish at mama Oliech restaurant.