After falling short in the past three editions, Sitat FC are gearing up for the 2026 Governor wa Raia Tournament with renewed belief and a burning desire to finally go all the way.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Paul Kibor-coached side punched above its weight to reach the Marakwet East Sub-County level in their maiden appearance in the tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889573##The showpiece seeks to glue youth from across Elgeyo-Marakwet County together and provide them with a platform to showcase their football talent.The team endured a frustrating second year, with their campaign ending at the Embolot Ward level, despite hopes of building on a solid start in their maiden edition and going further in the competition.Last year, however, Sitat FC defied the odds to reach the county level, the pinnacle of the competition, which enters its fourth edition this year.Having steadily progressed through the tournament-and gained significant experience, over the past three editions, the team now believes it has what it takes to take the final step and compete for the ultimate prize.Organisers have scheduled the tournament to kick off on 5 September, with the ward finals set to take place between 3 and 11 October.The sub-county finals will be held from 31 October to 8 November, with the tournament finale scheduled for 28 November.Sitat FC's desire to conquer the tournament received a timely boost following a donation from Mozzart Bet, in conjunction with the Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen (OKM) Foundation.Through its “New Jerseys for New Champions” initiative, Mozzart Bet donated 23 full playing kits, two footballs and goalpost nets to the club, in line with the company's commitment to supporting clubs at the grassroots level of the football pyramid.Reacting after receiving the donation, Sitat FC captain Felix Kimutai said the gesture had provided the team with added motivation as they target the Governor wa Raia title.“The support has given us huge motivation as we prepare for this year’s tournament. Receiving the kits, footballs and goalpost nets shows that Mozzart Bet and the OKM Foundation believe in us, our talent and what we are capable of achieving as a team," he said. The defensive midfielder pledged to lead his teammates in making the Sitat and Embolot Ward proud by bringing the title home."We have come through the tournament over the last three years, improving with every edition, and this time our target is to go all the way. We will use this motivation to work harder, remain focused and fight for the Governor wa Raia title. This is the year we will make our area, ward and even leaders and friends who have supported us throughout proud,” said the defensive midfielder.
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