Lamu Beach Soccer Teams Flagged Off for National Trials

Lamu Deputy Governor Dr. Mbarak Bahajaj has flagged off three beach soccer teams from Lamu County to participate in the national beach soccer trials scheduled for tomorrow in Malindi.

The teams:—Kiwayuu, Real Madrid Tore and Lamu United were flagged off at the Lamu County Headquarters in Mokowe.

Speaking during the flagging-off ceremony, Dr. Bahajaj challenged the players to maintain discipline, teamwork and commitment as they represent Lamu County at the national trials.

He noted that Lamu County has abundant sporting talent among its youth but said indiscipline continues to hinder many young people from achieving their full potential.

The Deputy Governor urged the teams to conduct themselves well, give their best and uphold the name of Lamu County throughout the trials.

Dr. Bahajaj also pledged that, if elected Governor of Lamu County in the coming General Election, he would facilitate the construction of two beach soccer pitches in Wiyoni and Kiwayuu to provide young people with facilities to nurture and develop their talent.

He said the initiative would help promote beach soccer and create more opportunities for talented youth across the county.

The flagging off ceremony was attended by the County Executive Committee Member for Education, Technology, Gender, Youth Affairs, Sports, Community Development and Social Services, Sebastian Owanga,Chief Officer Hafswa Difini, and KFA Chairman, Lamu County, Sultan Swaleh, among others.

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