MACHAKOS ELITE EAST AFRICA TOURNAMENT – 3RD EDITION
Dates: 4–6 December 2026 Location: Machakos Town, Kenya Venue: Machakos Boys High School
REGISTRATION IS ONGOING!
Get ready for the 3rd Edition of the Machakos Elite East Africa Tournament, bringing together youth, girls'' and senior football teams for three days of competitive football, talent exposure, friendship and regional interaction.
Organised by Mumbuni Express Sports Academy / Mumbuni Express Football Club, the tournament provides a platform for players and teams to compete, develop, build networks and showcase their talent.
Tournament Categories
Boys'' Categories: U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17, U19, U25
Girls'' & Senior Categories: U15 Girls, Senior Girls
Registration: KES 5,000 per category
Why Participate?
- Competitive Exposure — giving players an opportunity to test themselves against teams from different regions.
- Friendship & Regional Integration — bringing together young footballers, coaches and teams through sport.
- Talent Exposure — creating opportunities for emerging players to showcase their potential.
- Recognition — rewarding outstanding teams and individual performers.
- Player Development — promoting discipline, teamwork, commitment and sportsmanship.
Awards & Recognition
- Champions in each category receive Full Kits + Trophy
- Second-placed teams receive Training Bibs
- Top Scorer — Soccer Boots
- Best Goalkeeper — Gloves
- Best Coach
Additional individual awards are planned for the 2026 edition.
Player Safety & Welfare
The organisers prioritise the safety and welfare of all participants. This includes police and private security, first-aid support, collaboration with hospitals for injury treatment, and professional referees contracted from FKF.
Accommodation
Teams travelling to Machakos can access accommodation options. Availability and arrangements should be confirmed with the tournament organisers.
Event Information
| | | |---|---| | Event | Machakos Elite East Africa Tournament | | Edition | 3rd Edition | | Dates | 4–6 December 2026 | | Location | Machakos Town, Kenya | | Venue | Machakos Boys High School | | Registration | Ongoing | | Registration Fee | KES 5,000 per category | | Organiser | Mumbuni Express Sports Academy / Mumbuni Express Football Club | | Founder | Ken Muriithi Wanjiru |
Registration & Enquiries
Ken Muriithi: +254 727 697 369 Alternative contact: +254 780 854 736
MACHAKOS. FOOTBALL. TALENT. FRIENDSHIP.
Whether you are a football academy, club, coach, player, parent or football development organisation, this is your opportunity to be part of the Machakos Elite East Africa Tournament 2026. Register your team. Bring your talent. Meet the region. Play for the trophy.
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