This weekend, youth football took center stage as the FKF Youth League Finals unfolded across multiple centers. Over 786 teams from six counties—Turkana, Kakamega, Kisumu, Nakuru, Mombasa, and Nairobi—came together to compete, celebrate, and showcase the best of Kenya’s emerging football talent.
The FKF Youth League, established to nurture and identify football talent, has proven to be a crucial stepping stone for young players. It provides an avenue for them to display their talent to scouts and coaches. The league also attracted the attention of national team coaches, including coach Mildred Cheche, who got the opportunity to scout players for the upcoming U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. This initiative underscores the league’s role in shaping the future of Kenyan football.
The finals were not just about players only; young referees also benefited from a mentorship program. In Nakuru, budding referees received training and guidance from seasoned professionals. They were given the opportunity to officiate matches, gaining invaluable experience to build their potential officiating careers.

Young Referee mentorship team in Nakuru
One of the highlights of the finals was the inspiring involvement of Austine Odhiambo (Gor Mahia) and Tyson Otieno (Kenya Police FC). These brothers, who started their journey at Rodney Strikers, returned to mentor and coach the next generation of players. Their efforts bore fruit as the Rodney Strikers’ U13 and U17 teams reached the FKF Youth League Championship Finals, with the U17 team emerging as champions.

Austine Odhiambo (in black) and Tyson Otieno (in blue) on the technical bench
The finals showcased thrilling matches and impressive performances across all centers. In Nairobi, Vision Starlets emerged victorious in the U13 girls’ category after a nail-biting penalty shootout against Acafoa. Makongeni Elite triumphed in the U13 boys’ category, defeating SJF by two goals to nil. Meanwhile, Kariobangi Sharks Academy claimed the U15 girls’ title after overcoming Kayole Starlets in a penalty shootout as Posta Youth edged Rodney Strikers with a narrow 1-0 win in the U15 boys’ final. Mwili Community clinched the U17 girls’ title after a tense penalty shootout against Korogocho Starlets, while Rodney Strikers dominated Bright Future with a 2-0 victory to win the U17 boys’ championship.
Kakamega witnessed stellar performances as Nabongo Pyramids FC triumphed in the U13 boys’ category with a 1-0 victory over Green Commandos. The U15 Green Commandos side claimed the U15 boys’ title with a convincing 2-0 win against Malaha FC. In the U17 competition, Super Lions FC emerged as champions by defeating Blue Lions 2-1 in a closely contested match while Shiongo Starlets FC took home the U17 girls’ title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Murhanda Girls.
Mombasa’s finals were equally thrilling. Old Town emerged as champions in the U13 boys’ category, defeating Tudor 1-0, with Mangale Ndegwa scoring the winning goal. In the U15 boys’ category, Sargoi Youth triumphed over Bandari Youth in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw finally, Mombasa City secured the U17 boys’ title with a convincing 3-1 victory over Old Town.
In Nakuru, Mwenge Youth emerged as the overall winners in the U13 boys’ category, while FlamCity FC claimed the U13 girls’ title. SCANN Youth triumphed in the U15 boys’ category, and Nakuru United were crowned champions in the U17 boys’ category, showcasing the depth of talent in the region.
In Kisumu, Bayern showcased their strength by winning both the U13 and U15 boys’ titles. They defeated Obunga in the U13 final after a thrilling penalty shootout and secured the U15 title with a slim 1-0 win over the same opponents. Obunga, however, redeemed themselves by winning the U17 boys’ category, defeating Urusi in a penalty shootout.
The 2024/25 FKF Youth League season, which began in April 2024, culminated in a weekend that celebrated talent, resilience, and community spirit. It marked the end of an incredible journey for teams, players, and officials, leaving a lasting impact on the growth of football in Kenya.
Nairobi Center Results
- Under 13 Girls: Vision Starlets 0(8) – 0(9) Acafoa
- Under 13 Boys: Makongeni Elite 2 – 0 SJF
- Under 15 Girls: Kariobangi Sharks 0(3) – 0(1) Kayole Starlets
- Under 15 Boys: Posta Youth 1 – 0 Rodney Strikers
- Under 17 Girls: Mwili Community 0(5) – 0(3) Korogocho Starlets
- Under 17 Boys: Rodney Strikers 2 – 0 Bright Future
Kisumu Center Results
- Under 13 Boys: Bayern 0(4) – 0(3) Obunga
- Under 15 Boys: Bayern 1 – 0 Obunga
- Under 17 Boys: Obunga 1(4) – 1(3) Urusi
Kakamega Center Results
- Under 13 Boys: Nabongo Pyramids FC 1 – 0 Green Commandos
- Under 15 Boys: Green Commandos 2 – 0 Malaha FC
- Under 17 Boys: Super Lions FC 2 – 1 Blue Lions
- Under 17 Girls: Shiongo Starlets FC 1 – 0 Murhanda Girls
Mombasa Center Results
- Under 13 Boys: Old Town 1 – 0 Tudor
- Under 15 Boys: Sargoi Youth 1(5) – 1(4) Bandari Youth
- Under 17 Boys: Mombasa City 3 – 1 Old Town
Nakuru Center Results
- Under 13 Boys: Mwenge Youth
- Under 13 Girls: FlamCity FC
- Under 15 Boys: SCANN Youth
- Under 17 Boys: Nakuru United
Turkana Center Results
- Under 13 Boys: Homeboys U13 4-0 Earthmovers
- Under 13 Girls: Simba U13 0-1 Desert Roses
- Under 15 Boys: Earthmovers 1-0 Bunge
- Under 15 Girls: Kanam Starlets 2-0 Submarine
- Under 17 Boys: Bunge 0-1 Turkana Warriors
- Under 17 Girls: Dessert Roses 2-0 Simba U17
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