Date: 13th September 2025
Venue: Strathmore School grounds
Teams Participating: 40+ teams across both age categories
Pitches: Pitch 1 & 2
Strathmore School turned into a hive of footballing action on Saturday, 13th September 2025, as it hosted two vibrant youth football tournaments: the 13 & Under and 11 & Under age group tournaments. With over 40 teams battling it out in high-energy matches, the day was a showcase of raw talent, sportsmanship, and passion for the beautiful game.
13 & Under Tournament: Strathmore Crowned Champions!
The 13 & Under category brought together 16 teams divided into 4 competitive pools. From the very first whistle, the level of play was electric, with tight defending, brilliant saves and breathtaking goals lighting up the two pitches.
Group Stage Highlights:
- Strathmore A dominated Pool A with commanding performances.
- Swaminarayan brought flair and discipline to top Pool B.
- Urafiki Carovana impressed in Pool C with clinical finishing.
- Makini School Runda showed strong teamwork in Pool D.
Final Standings – 13 & Under
- Champions: Strathmore A
- Runners-Up: Swaminarayan
- Third Place: Urafiki Carovana
Individual Awards:
- ⭐ Top Scorer: Maison Muthanyi (Swaminarayan)
- ⭐ Most Valuable Player (MVP): Ivan Gwaro (Strathmore A)
Strathmore A sealed their title with a blend of attacking flair and solid defensive work. In a tense final, they edged past Swaminarayan with a narrow win, cheered on by passionate supporters.
11 & Under Tournament: Crawford Snatches Victory
The 11 & Under tournament featured 16 teams split across four pools. With smaller players but no less intensity, the younger footballers thrilled spectators with fast-paced games and fearless play.
Group Stage Fireworks:
- Strathmore A topped their group with dominant play and sharp finishing.
- Crawford emerged as the dark horses with tactical discipline and powerful runs down the flanks.
- Makini School Runda impressed with strong technical play to earn their semifinal spot.
Final Standings – 11 & Under
- Champions: Crawford
- Runners-Up: Strathmore
- Third Place: Makini School Runda
Individual Awards:
- ⭐ Top Scorer: Christian Kimani (Strathmore)
- ⭐ MVP: Michael Mwathi (Strathmore)
The final was a thrilling end-to-end encounter between Strathmore and Crawford, but it was Crawford who converted their chances clinically to lift the trophy.
From the Touchline
“It’s been an incredible day for youth football. The energy, discipline, and skill level shown by all teams was outstanding. Congratulations to our champions and well done to every single player who gave their all,” said the Tournament Director, Joseph Alukhala.
Strathmore School continues to lead in nurturing holistic education and days like these reflect the school’s commitment to talent development beyond the classroom.
