History was written yesterday when Mali Mali Ladies reclaimed their Karamoja Super Cup title after edging out defending champions Kimang’eti Queens on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Samitsi Grounds in Malava, kakamega County.
On a crowded field, Mali Mali, who won the title in 2023, managed to win by 1-0 with the solitary goal scored by Marion Chambisa in the tournament that entered its 7th edition.
Champions Captain Angeline Anyango said: “The first half was tough, but the coach guided us well during halftime. Everyone has given their best today, and that is how we have won. We are happy to have won the tournament for the second time, and we will be back next year to defend our title.”
Following their triumph, Mali Mali Ladies took home KES 300,000, with Kimang’eti Queens receiving KES 150,000 courtesy of title sponsors Betika, who have been the core sponsors throughout the seven editions. On their part, Musungu Queens received KES 100,000 for being third.
Speaking at a packed Samitsi Grounds on Sunday, organizer Bramwel Karamoja said: “We started with just 8 teams in the inaugural tournament, and that has grown to more than 150 teams for both women and men in the seventh edition. The tournament has had a big impact to the whole community. Apart from football, locals have the opportunity to earn money by vending various items, which is something they always look forward to every year.
I want to thank Betika for always being my main partner through the Betika na Community initiative. We have had players scouted and moved to the Kenya Premier League, which shows the impact on the field this tournament continues to have. We look forward to an even better eighth edition next year.”
This year marked the seventh edition of the Karamoja Super Cup. This annual grassroots football tournament has grown into a festival of football and a staple event in the region’s grassroots sports calendar since its inception in 2019.
Elsewhere, Green Commandos and Young Ladies are the champions of the 15th edition of the Chris Oguso Cup, another annual grassroots tournament backed by Betika.
Green Commandos beat Madioli FC 1-0 in the men’s final courtesy of a goal by midfielder Alvin Inyang’u in the 14th minute, as Young Ladies beat Nice Ladies 2-1 in the women’s final. Willy Gloria scored first for Young Ladies in the 31st minute, with Mary Mumbua doubling the score in the 70th minute. Yvonne Atieno snatched one back in the 89th minute for Nice Ladies, but it was not enough to see them stage a comeback.
Green Commandos took home KES 400,000, as Young Ladies pocketed KES 300,000. The first runners-up, Madioli FC bagged KES 200,000, with Nice Ladies receiving KES 100,000