Michezo Afrika is committed to supporting junior sporting evens across the Eastern Africa region. This year we are delighted to welcome 16 teams from across Kenya and invited teams from the East African region for the most inclusive Nairobi international cup for U11 years soccer tournament to be held in Nairobi from 25-28 August 2011.
Nairobi International Cup therefore provides a unique opportunity to our local soccer teams and academies to pit their acquired skills against teams from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda Burundi , Southern Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo among other teams from across Kenya.
We pride ourselves with unique soccer expeditions, top notch organizational abilities and excellent competitive spirits stemming from many years of sports and event hosting in Kenya.
Our dedicated secretariat located at Kemu Towers University way is working around the clock to make this year’s tournament as memorable as possible.
Tournament Format
All groups shall play their preliminary league matches based on a league basis. Each group would have a maximum of four teams
The two top teams in every group proceeding to the main cup quarter finals. The losing quarter finalized would feature in our nail biting quarter finals of the plate competition
The remaining best four plate quarter finals losersrs would be entered into the bowl semi finals. Each team would be guaranteed of playing at least five matches before returning home.
This format truly confirms Nairobi International Cup the largest spectacular football event.
Venues
- Kenya Commercial Bank Sport Club
- Barclays Sports Club Thika Road
- Utalii Sports Club Thika Road
- Stima Club Thika Road
Age Categories
- U7 born after August 31st 2004
- U11 Born after August 31st 1999
Accommodation
- Kasarani Hostels
- Kenya School of Monetary Studies
- Kenya College of Accountancy
NB:
Excellent accommodation facilities, half board per day, breakfast and dinner.
Alternative 3/4 star accommodation available for teams wishing to stay at Utalii Hotel Off Thika Road five minutes drive form our match venues
Free medical and first Aid support on site though Michezo Afrika strongly advises teams to take insurance cover for their own players.
Itinerary Nairobi International Cup
| Date | Activity |
|---|
| August 22nd Monday 2011 | Nairobi international cup press luncheon. |
| August 23rd Tuesday 2011 | Arrival off international teams. |
| August 24th Wednesday 2011 | Training and player registration |
| August 25th Thursday 2011 | Nairobi international cup games |
| August 26th Friday 2011 | Nairobi international cup games |
| August 27 Saturday 2011 | Nairobi international cup finals. |
| August 27th Saturday 2011 | Farewell Barbecue 2011 winning teams and all visiting teams 7:00 pm. |