Defending champions Ulinzi Starlets will face TUK Ravens in the round of 32 of the Football Kenya Federation Women’s Cup following the draw conducted Tuesday,Nairobi.
According the draw Gaspo Women will face Premier ;League side Kibera Soccer Women while last years finalists Kenya Police Bullets will play Thika Starlets,newly promoted premier league side Kayole Starlets will face Makolanders while Ndaraweta Tea Queens will have a date with Kakuma Kalobeyei.
Red Sea Majestic will be up against Milima Queens while Iron Ladies will face Kisiwa Starlets.The round of 32 matches are scheduled this weekend.
Meanwhile b Betpawa has signed a partnership deal with FKF that will see the firm commit a total of KSH.4.3 Million that will go towards payment of bonusses to 23 players and 3 members of the technical bench for each team during the tournament.
The amount will be distributed to the players and the technical bench each match day with the money being sent directly to the players.
Speaking during the launch, Football Kenya Federation president Hussein Mohammed said the partnership is a win- win situation for the players and the partners as well.
“This collaboration with betPawa is a game-changer for the FKF Women’s Cup. The Locker Room Bonus initiative provides financial relief to female players while raising the tournament’s profile by rewarding exceptional performances.”
“At betPawa, we believe in investing in talent and development across Africa. The Locker Room Bonus is more than sponsorship, it’s a commitment to rewarding women in sport and giving football the visibility it deserves. We’re proud to drive this transformative change alongside FKF.” Said Raquel Puig, Head of CSR & Sports Development, betPawa.
