Mathare United FC and 1xBet completed the second phase of the 1xBet Mtaani Project in Kibera with a community football event at Laini Saba grounds on Saturday, March 7th.
The event brought together a friendly
match, a mentorship session, fan engagement activities, and the donation of
essential sports equipment for A Mosquito FC. More than 1,000 fans were in
attendance.
The match was the centerpiece of the day,
with Mathare United FC facing A Mosquito FC in front of a lively local crowd.
After a goalless first half, Mathare United took control in the second period
and secured a 3-0 win through goals from Ian Omondi, Elli Asieche, and Harrison
Amalemba.
Mentorship session connects professional players with local
talent
Beyond the result, the event created
direct contact between professional footballers and young grassroots players.
Mathare United head coach John Kamau,
captain Brian Ochieng’, and midfielder Musa Masika led a mentorship session
with A Mosquito FC, sharing practical advice on training, discipline, and
progression in football. For the Kibera-based side, the session offered both
exposure and direct access to players and staff with top-level experience.
The event also produced a concrete
development opportunity. According to Mathare United, several A Mosquito FC
players will be invited to train with the club during preseason for further
assessment.
Essential sports equipment donated to A Mosquito FC
At the end of the event, A Mosquito FC
received a full package of football equipment provided by 1xBet.
The donation included footballs, training
bibs, goal nets, space markers, cones, agility ladders, and whistles. The aim
was to improve daily training conditions and give the team better working tools
for structured sessions.
Voices from the event
Mathare United captain Brian Ochieng’
said the initiative helped strengthen the connection between football and the
local community.
“This project is such an amazing
initiative by 1xBet. It’s an amazing opportunity for us to interact with the
community, meet new people and build friendships through football. The
grassroots team face a lot of challenges and I hope that the equipment we’ve
donated will boost them and encourage the players to continue following their
dreams because we also started playing football in such grounds.”
Head coach John Kamau said the event
showed both the value of the project and the quality of local players.
“Firstly, a big kudos to 1xBet for
honouring their word and continuing with this project. It’s a good feeling to
come to the West side of Nairobi and especially Kibera to interact with the
community. Through the efforts of our sponsor 1xBet, we have scouted some
players from A Mosquito FC players who we will invite to train with us during
preseason to assess them further. I believe they have something to offer and
can play in the Premier League,”
A 1xBet representative said the project
is designed to turn football into practical support for young people.
“The 1xBet Mtaani Project is built
around access, guidance, and real opportunity. Football can open doors, but
young players also need structure, encouragement, and the right equipment. That
is what this initiative is meant to support.”
A Mosquito FC captain Stanley Odhiambo
said the experience gave the team motivation and visibility.
“I want to say a big thank you to
Mathare United and 1xBet for coming up with this initiative. It’s been a great
experience for our young players to play alongside the likes of Masika. This
exposure will go a long way in motivating them because it is not common for a
Premier League club to make time to come and play and share words of
encouragement with clubs in the grassroots,”
A project built around practical community impact
The 1xBet Mtaani Project uses football as a
direct community platform, combining matchday activity with mentorship and
material support.
By bringing professional players into
Kibera, donating equipment, and creating a pathway for selected grassroots
players to be assessed further, the second phase of the project delivered
outcomes that went beyond the match itself.
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