Mombasa unveils multi-million football plan for local teams
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The funding, targeting clubs under the Mombasa County Football Association and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) structures, is expected to ease the financial burden on teams by covering affiliation fees and referees’ costs throughout the season
Football teams across different league structures in Mombasa have received a major boost after the county government unveiled a KSh 14 million sponsorship package set to benefit 155 local football teams.
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The funding, targeting clubs under the Mombasa County Football Association and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) structures, is expected to ease the financial burden on teams by covering affiliation fees and referees’ costs throughout the season.
Speaking during the launch held at Swahili Pot Hub, FKF Mombasa branch chairman Alamin Ahmed Abdalla welcomed the initiative, saying it could significantly transform grassroots football in the coastal city.
“Let’s walk the talk. We want the promise of our big stadium to end by December as promised by the national government, who are now in charge of its construction. It will be a game changer to all of us,” said Abdalla.
His remarks reflected the growing anticipation around the delayed Mombasa Municipal Stadium project, which many believe could unlock the region’s football potential once completed.
Mombasa County Football Association official Salim Ali also lauded the move, linking the investment to youth empowerment and social transformation.
“We started this move with the governor when he was still the MP for Mvita, and I am happy he has kept his promise now that he is governor.
When you touch football, you have touched and helped many youths. I am glad many will be kept busy in our leagues. We request that you also come up with a plan for children’s teams since they are the foundation of nurturing talent,” he added.
At the center of the initiative is Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to turning Mombasa into a sporting powerhouse.
“We have started with football, but as a county we want all other sports covered and make our county a sporty county,” said Nassir.
Beyond sponsorship, the county is also banking on infrastructure and logistics to uplift sports standards.
Plans are underway to revive stalled stadium projects and construct facilities such as Mwahima Stadium and Ziwani Stadium as part of preparations geared towards future continental opportunities, including AFCON.
“We handed over the Mombasa Stadium after my talks with the president, and we agreed to finish the remaining works. We are in the process of clearing the debt owed to the contractor before works officially commence under the national government,” he explained.
The governor also pledged to address transport challenges affecting local clubs by introducing sports buses to ease movement for teams during league fixtures.
Mombasa remains one of Kenya’s football hotspots, with representation across nearly all FKF league structures. Bandari FC fly the county’s flag in the top tier, while Mombasa United compete in the National Super League.
Other sides, such as Mombasa Stars and Simba Apparel, feature in the lower divisions.
Several other clubs participate in Division Two, the County League, and grassroots competitions, although many have traditionally struggled to raise affiliation and operational costs, particularly in the lower tiers of the football pyramid.