Rashid Abdallah Cup to feature teams from other parts of Coast Region

As the curtains fall on the sixth edition of the Rashid Abdallah Cup the organizers have now hinted of expanding the tournament to other parts of the Coast Region in the near future.

Speaking after the finals where Lazium Football Club clinched their maiden title, founder and journalist Rashid Abdallah confirmed that the edition will include teams from Kilifi County.

This development comes after this year’s edition featured teams from Mombasa like Bandari Youth who finished as runners up as Azzam lost to Lazium in the pulsating final held at Kwale Stadium.

"We said during our draw that we will consider Kilifi and even the whole of the Coast but with time and approval of the committee and also we have to consider the logistical issues," said Rashid

“One thing that has kept our sponsors intact with us is that we let them hand what they have chipped in direct to the targeted players to show our accountability and transparency." He added.

Shabiki.com chief operating officer Abdi Waqo noted that they will continue to partner with like-minded people who uplift the society and even grow raw and local talents all over the country.

"What is keeping us close to such tournaments is how the fans are into their own players and tournaments, so we will continue to help grow young people because that is what Shabiki.com is all about".

Lazium captain Omar Kanangulu who’s side lost two previous finals to Denmark Maganyakulo was all smiles, termed their latest conquest as a major boost in their bid to climb higher on the local football echelons.

The tournament which started as a location tourney has morphed into a  game changer in growing and scouting talents with some of the players currently plying their trade in the Kenyan premier league.