About us
Nairobi International Cup
An International Inclusive Annual Sporting Festival Held in Kenya every August at the heart of Kenya’s Capital. The Inaugural Edition saw over 272 Teams take part in the event with over 9000 participants taking to the field to display their talents and really exercise their love for the game.
Nairobi International Cup took the game to where it belongs – The community. To connect communities and the game is our ultimate goal and main objective.
Our Process
Steps to Participate
1. Register
Join the tournament by submitting your team, Get approved, make payments, and then upload player documents.
2. Verify
We review your entry
to confirm eligibility.
3. Participate
Bring your passion and colour, Enter the fields of play.
Our Mission
Provide a proper platform for kids and youth, academies, schools, and clubs to play the game they all love and compete while promoting sports tourism, social integration, and cultural exchange.
Our Vission
- To place Kenya, East Africa, and the Africa Continent on the global map as a prime destination when it comes to kids and youth sports tournaments.
- To make the tournament a premium platform of connecting, uniting, and inspiring kids and youth to aspire and dare to believe in the power of their dreams.
- To bring communities closer to the game and sensitize them on the power of sports and what sports can do to empower, develop and improve cohesion across the region.
The Team
Meet Our Support Team
Akumu Kevin
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jerry Omwanda
Chief Operations Officer
Kenfrey Mutugi
Technical Director
Joy Kang'oria
Tournament Administrator
Our Partners
FAQs
12th – 16th August, 2025
Lenana School and Nairobi Polo Club.
| Category | Gender | Field |
|---|---|---|
| Under 7 | Mixed | 5v5 |
| Under 9 | Mixed | 6v6 |
| Under 11 | Mixed | 7v7 |
| Under 13 | Boys | 9v9 |
| Under 13 | Girls | 9v9 |
| Under 15 | Boys | 11v11 |
| Under 15 | Girls | 11v11 |
| Under 17 | Boys | 11v11 |
| Under 17 | Girls | 11v11 |
| Under 20 | Boys | 11v11 |
The Event will feature over 300 teams making it over 12000 kids and youth coming together for a common goal – to enjoy and celebrate a game we all love. A game that has given us so much. This will also provide a perfect platform to open up our city and showcase its warmth, vibrancy to all our guests.
Yes, local and national newspapers, television stations, and radio stations will be present.
Through our social media platforms, international audience will be able to follow all the action live.
