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category; our boys showed their prowess with some good Kenya Federation Nairobi West Sub County League 2016
performances wining the Under 13 category. The event was finishing 14th of the 23 team league; we played 22 matches, won
supported by Sports Station who sponsored the trophies. 3, drew 6 and lost 13. Having featured a young squad in our
first season, despite the numerous challenges we look forward
In the months of August we participated in various tournaments to a better performance in the coming season. 14 year old
and matches including the East Africa Ligi Ndogo Tournament Herbert Daniel was among the top performers in an inconsistent
that helped us establish friendship most importantly in Uganda. squad. Having a squad comprising of school going players, we
struggled to maintain the squad as some were left midway to join
Left Foot Children’s League set in October, our participation was boarding school.
a learning experience and appreciate its organizer Aman Bahsin
for the opportunity, and we look forward to working together We are determined to see to it this players achieve their
again. football potential as well as grow into responsible men and
women. Some of the most committed less privileged enjoy our
Inter Estate Tournaments has been one of our major success scholarship program largely through sponsorship from some
stories, the kids are usually excited to represent their hoods with able parents, I must note that though we have much positivity a
Mazinga Lane Field working for us. lot is still needed and we welcome more well-wishers on board.

1st December, 2014 marked our 1st Gala Award ceremony with Cheza Sports venture is under the Ministry of Sports, Culture and
players that excelled over the year being rewarded. Arts, further affiliated to Football Kenya Federation. The sports
industry contributes to the overall national development through
April 2015, Cheza Sports Academy and Chez’afrika Eagles promotion and exploitation of Kenya’s peaceful co-existence and
resolved to part ways with each entity operating independently. sports tourism. We look forward to embrace the enactment of
I, Coach Emmanuel and Joseph formed the Cheza Sports side THE SPORTS ACT 2013, an ACT of Parliament to harness sports
with the other coaches moving on the other side. Much success for development, encourage and promote drug-free sports and
recreation; to provide for establishment of sports institutions,
has be realized with the influx of new players; currently we have
TOP SPORTS ACADEMY IN KENYA approximately 200 players spread in the Under 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 facilities, administration and management of sports in the country,
and for connected purposes
age categories and Cheza Sports Fc comprising of graduates
CHEZA SPORTS ACADEMY from the academy. Cheza Sports Fc took part in the Football

Launched in 26th January, 2013 at Ridgeville Academy South Year 2014 marked major Cheza Sports restructure, Coach Manu
B, Cheza Sports Academy attracted about 12 players mainly joined me in the administrative capacity with branding, marketing
from the host school in a 3 hour weekly program with Ridgeville and publicity taking priority. A blessing of Parent of The Year
Director, Mrs. Sarah encouraging parents keen to ensure their Kefa Oduor enrolled his son Matthew took the lead in offering
kids participate in extra-curriculum activities mainly football, support. He welcomed us to the Mazinga Lane Estate field which
growth in a well natured environment, relating with others from made us introduce many most Golden Gate kids to football, with
diverse backgrounds and getting the necessary exposure to weekday after school training many kids both boys and girls
enrol. Cheza Sports Academy started as a partnership between enrolled and improved their skills. In February we had complete
Collins Olimba and Moses Mbeda with much financial support U9, U11, U13, U15 & U17 categories with few U7 players. Emerald
coming from Mr. Mwangi who enrolled his sons in the program. International School, Karen adopted our concept of whole-life
Already existing community team Chezafrika that drew players coaching with many students commuting more than 12kms to
from Mukuru Slums birthed Cheza Sports Academy owing to train with us.
the financial constraints, it was therefore needful to have a
commercial based soccer academy to cushion operations. 29th March, 2014 we were part of the Supersports Lets Play
launch at St. Mary’s School, it’s a shame there has not been
In May, 2013 we moved to Railways Training Institute to give any subsequent activity with this regard. A moment to cherish MORE ACADEMIES
room for expansion, in partnership with already existing Supersports Marketing Manager Vaughn Bishop shared a photo
community team Chez’afrika we managed to share the cost of with the young lads that was posted in their website. 1. Ujuzi Soka
the field as we bettered the football experience. That year we 2. Ligi Ndogo
were privileged to host Manchester United and South African 31st May, 2014 participation in the World Environmental Day 3. Fisa Academy
Legend Quinton Fortune who inspired and motivated the young Tournament at UNEP Complex, Gigiri was the highlight of the 4. Cheza Afrika
lads. year with parents joining the players and coaches to the event.
5. Nakuru West Youth Soccer Association
December, 2013 was a milestone as Cheza Sports and 7th June, 2015 was our Inaugural Cheza Sports Inter Schools 6. Junior Stars Football Academy
Chez’Afrika players made a one week tour to Mombasa and Kilifi Tournament; we hosted various primary schools namely: Moi 7. Top Sports Academy In Kenya-Cheza Sports Academy
Counties. Hosted at Mtwapa Special School, it was a learning Education Centre, Kitengela International, Laureate School 8. Mainstream Sports Academy
experience for both coaches and players. (Kiambu), Makini School, Riara Road and Peace Junior School. 9. Totosports Academy
The tournament was played in the Under 8, 11, 13 & 15 years
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