The Shabiki Cup, powered by SportPesa, is a grassroots football tournament held in Tanzania that attracts local football teams and fans while showcasing emerging talents. Talented young footballers have the opportunity to play against high calibre opposition and is integral to supporting and nurturing young footballers across Tanzania.

Due to the talent that the Shabiki Cup attracts, the tournament has become a scouting platform for the country’s top football clubs.

Doreen Kwayu, Head of Operations, SportPesa Tanzania, said:

“The Shabiki Cup has become so much more than just a football tournament. It gives young, talented footballers a chance to get noticed and play for their favourite teams. I am incredibly proud of William Ngindo and all of the other Shabiki Cup players that have gone on to do incredible things as professional footballers. The Shabiki Cup shines a light on the sporting talent in our country, and we look forward to seeing more talented footballers enter the next Shabiki Cup tournament.”

Supporting young talent

With SportPesa’s support, the Shabiki Cup has been a huge success in supporting and recognising sporting talent. Plans are in place to expand the tournament and introduce more structured pathways for young players to transition into professional football. This includes:

• Exploring ways to support teams with young footballers aged 18 and above, ensuring they have the resources needed to thrive in the industry.
• Increasing the number of participating teams in the next phase of the tournament, giving even more players a chance to compete.
• Creating stronger partnerships with key stakeholders to elevate grassroots football standards.

Since SportPesa was founded in 2014, it has provided essential grassroots funding and sporting infrastructure to communities.

About SportPesa

SportPesa was founded in Nairobi in 2014 as the first digital betting company in Kenya, providing opportunities for people to bet on the sports they love via SMS.

Now, with operations in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa, SportPesa is one of Africa’s most recognised brands, bringing the best odds, casino games and latest sporting news to its customers across Africa.

Beyond gaming, SportPesa understands the responsibility it has to its communities, African sport and society. That’s why it has provided essential grassroots funding and sporting infrastructure to communities and teams across Africa.

By playing on the SportPesa platform, customers are investing in their clubs, communities and countries. We call this the SportPesa effect.