Kilifi crowned Dola Super Cup champions

Solomon Otieno of Mombasa 'B' bagged the Golden Boot Award on nine goals which came with a Sh 50,000 prize. Faisal Dzuya of Kilifi won the same amount after bagging the Most Valuable Player award.

"I'm much ready to feature for any top club, especially in the Kenyan Premier League, who would require my services,"elated Otieno said.

Other rewards included Best Team (Kilifi), Best Upcoming Player (Ibrahim Chana of Tana River), Best Manager (Burhan Mahadhi of Kilifi) and Goal Of the Tournament (Mahmud Roba of Tana River).

While commenting on their flawless run in the five-day inter-counties Grand Finale which culminated after a three-month battle at the grassroots, Kilifi team captain Michael Haro praised his side for giving their all in the competition, especially against formidable opponents who were billed as the tournament favourites.

"Team work and self motivation made us champions, our mission was to win and we are glad to have the trophy," Haro underlined.

Dola Group Marketing Manager Sadam Suleiman thanked the teams who turned up for the three month football showpiece saying the competition was key in unearthing sleepy talents at the coast.

"If the private sector and the Government work together to showcase similar tournaments, then more amazing talents will be discovered, not only at the coast but across the country," stated Suleiman.

"The tournament reached over 3,500 youths, both direct and indirect and the impact will be felt in the communities in the years to come, we have proposed to make the tournament now an annual event," added Suleiman.

Mombasa County Football Association Chairman Juma Goshi Ali termed the tournament a success, thanking the sponsors for making it happen.

"The event achieved its intended purpose,we identified talents that you will see in the big league soon, and we are promising a bigger and better tournament next year,"said Goshi.