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The tournament is in its second edition this year. Former international Esse Akida wans it to become an annual competition.
Defending champions Blue Blue have progressed to the semi-final of the Esse Akida Foundation Tournament after edging out Jupiter Youth 3-1 on post-match penalties in a tough quarter final duel played in Mkoroshoni, Kilifi County on December 27.
Blue Blue won the first edition of the tourney last year, when it was played as a seven-a-side mixed version. “Our ambition is to retain this title. We know that the games are really tough but we are up for it,” Blue Blue skipper Monrine Kikai said, after his side’s penalties victory over Jupiter.
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Blue Blue had to come from a goal down, James Charo becoming both hero and villain after scoring the equalizer but was sent off for a second yellow card with less than quarter of an hour to play.
They will take on home ground favorites Ubuntu who also needed penalties to make it to the last four. They saw off Mnarani Youth 7-6 in a tense shootout after a 0-0 draw in regulation time. In the second semi-final, Mekoan, who thrashed Kilifi United 3-0 in the third quarter final will take on Young Atomic who beat Kilifi All Stars 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
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Meanwhile in the girls’ tournament, the star-studded Kilifi Elite are already through to the final after thrashing Kilifi Ladies 3-0 courtesy of Josephine Kitsao’s hattrick.
Former Kenyan International Akida, decided to do it differently this year and has spaced out the men and women’s tournament differently. Akida believes that this tournament will offer a massive platform for upcoming players to showcase their talent, build their confidence and take their careers to the next level.
“When I was growing up here, there was nothing like tournaments especially for girls. I want to offer my community such a platform because I know how much it means to them,” Akida said.
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