Pioneer land massive windfall after Cheza Dimba North Rift Valley heroics

Eldoret-based Pioneer FC will benefit from a Ksh. 750,000 sponsorship kitty after clinching the second edition of the North Rift Cheza Dimba event held at Huruma grounds in Eldoret on Saturday, thanks to an impressive finals win against Eldoret Warriors

The event, part of an initiative sponsored by a gaming firm, brought together six male teams and two ladies' teams in a tournament of grassroots football and community development.

Pioneer’s victory earned them an impressive three-year sponsorship bundle worth Ksh. 750,000 spread over the period and a set of home and away kit units that will be renewed every year.

Speaking after the victory, Pioneer skipper Jeff Ochieng expressed his gratitude for the initiative.

"I thank the sponsor for bringing this tournament, and this prize cash will significantly help us with visiting and facilitating our players."

Team Manager Jesse Mbugua highlighted the tournament's community impact, in particular in addressing youngsters demanding situations within the location.

"We are grateful to our enthusiasts who got here in large numbers. We only had one concept in mind—to win this match.

“In Huruma, where crime incidents are excessive amongst young people, soccer gives a getaway course for younger people, keeping them away from criminal activities."

Coach Kerry Omondi emphasized the transformative power of sports activities, pointing out that "the game enables children to abandon drugs and eliminates idleness from their minds.

“Football allows young people to distance themselves from many poor effects."

In the girls' category, Psalms 105 defeated Kapenguria Queens to win the female championship, earning KSh 50,000 and an entire kit set.

Willis Ojwang, the firm’s public relations and advertising manager, praised Pioneer FC's journey from the organizational level to the final, noting their unwavering fighting spirit and strong community support.

 "The massive turnout of lovers from morning to evening verified genuine ownership of the game and exhibited the community-pushed nature of this initiative."

The Cheza Dimba platform continues to champion grassroots sports improvement, skills identity, and network empowerment throughout Kenya, providing platforms for younger athletes to show off their abilities whilst fostering high-quality social exchange.