The African Chipkizi Cup is one of the largest youth and grassroots football tournaments in East Africa, bringing together young football talent from across the continent through competition, friendship, learning, and cultural exchange.
Over the years, the tournament has continued to grow in both size and impact, attracting increasing numbers of teams, players, coaches, supporters, and football stakeholders from different countries. The Chipkizi Cup is more than just a football tournament — it is a platform that promotes youth development, talent identification, teamwork, discipline, cultural exchange, and social cohesion among young people from different backgrounds.
168 teams participated in 2019
Over 2,200 boys and girls took part
Teams represented 4 African nations
More than 410 matches were played
Games were hosted across 14 football fields
Over the last 10 years, the Chipkizi Cup has grown into a well-established and respected youth football tournament within the East African region. Future Stars Academy continues to expand the tournament’s reach by attracting more teams from across East Africa and beyond, with the long-term vision of creating a truly independent international youth football tournament in Africa.
The Chipkizi Cup aims not only to provide a high-quality football experience, but also to strengthen unity, friendship, and social cohesion among youth from different countries and cultures.
In recent years, the tournament has also attracted national and international football scouts searching for emerging football talent, creating valuable exposure opportunities for young players participating in the competition.
The tournament is also supported by additional venues, including:
These venues provide enough space to host both small and large pitches, allowing multiple matches and age categories to run efficiently throughout the tournament.
As organisers of the African Chipkizi Cup, Future Stars Academy sincerely appreciates the support, commitment, and partnership of the organisations and institutions that make these venues available for the tournament each year. Their contribution plays an important role in creating a successful and memorable experience for all participating teams and young athletes.
The Biggest Youth Tournament in Africa
