Rejuvenated Red Stars of Mwanjama have emerged as the new champions of the Rabai Super Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bengo Bullets of Rabai. The final match, held at the Rabai Sports Ground, attracted a large and enthusiastic crowd, eager to witness the culmination of the tournament. The decisive moment came in the 38th minute of the first half when Red Stars' midfielder, Ibrahim Baya, capitalized on a defensive lapse by Bengo Bullets to score the only goal of the match. This victory marks a significant achievement for Red Stars, who have shown remarkable form throughout the tournament.
The tournament, which featured 16 teams, was sponsored by Rabai MP Mr. William Kamoti. During the closing ceremony, Mr. Kamoti praised all the participating teams for their display of sportsmanship and competitive spirit. He emphasized the importance of sports in the community, encouraging the youth of Rabai to embrace sports as a viable avenue for employment and personal development. The champions, Red Stars, were awarded an impressive trophy, along with a cash prize of Ksh. 100,000. They also received a new set of books, jerseys, footballs, and goal nets, further supporting their future endeavors in the sport.
The runners-up, Bengo Bullets, were consoled with a cash prize of Ksh. 50,000. They also received a set of jerseys, boots, and footballs. Despite their loss, Bengo Bullets displayed commendable performance throughout the tournament and were gracious in defeat.
In the curtain-raiser match, Bright Stars A Girls FC, also hailing from Mwanjama, clinched the ladies' version of the Rabai Super Cup. They narrowly defeated their counterparts, Bright Stars B, with a 1-0 scoreline. Bright Stars A were rewarded with Ksh. 100,000 in prize money, while the runners-up, Bright Stars B, received Ksh. 50,000. This victory adds to Bright Stars A's recent accolades, as they were recently crowned the Coast Regional Champions in the girls' football tournament held in Voi, Taita Taveta sub-county.
The Rabai Super Cup has once again highlighted the vibrant football culture in the region, providing a platform for local talent to shine and fostering a sense of community through sports.
