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Emkew FC from Marakwet West Sub County prevailed 2-1 over Kimuron FC of Keiyo North to clinch the Elgeyo Marakwet Governor’s Cup at the weekend.

The final of the championships held at Iten Sports ground was a game of two halves although it wasd Emkew who came out on top.

Emkew who dispatched Kapcherop FC in the Marakwet West finals were faster off the blocks and duly grabbed the opening goal in the 31st minute through Kevin Kiprotich. The winners continued dictating pace and it was least surprising when Ian Kiptum doubled the advantage eight minutes later.

Undeterred by the two goal deficit, Kimuron then put everything in attack which yielded a face saving goal in the 78th minute.

Following the win, Emkew were rewarded with Sh 1 Million while runner-up Kimuron went home with Sh 500,000. The third placed team received Sh 250,000.

Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen who was the Chief Guest topped up the prizes with a personal donation of Sh 100,000.

In a post-match interview, Emkew coach Alex Yetor lauded his players for a job well done and hinted that the success was an ideal morale boost before the team launches its campaign in the Cleophas Malala Cup later this year.
“We have a good team and all we need is to get as many build-up matches as possible to gauge the fitness levels of players. I think we have the potential of playing in bigger leagues,” said Yator, whose club features in the Elgeyo Marakwet Branch League.

The preliminaries of the championship started at the ward level last month and produced 20 teams which proceeded to the sub-counties event. From this number, 16 teams were eliminated with four qualifying for the county tournament.

During the semi-finals, Kimuron defeated Kipsaina 4-3 on post-match penalty after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Elsewhere, Marakwet West’s Emkew FC thrashed Masete of Marakwet East 3-0 to sail to the final.
In other matches, Kipsaina defeated Masete (from Marakwet East) 5-1 in the playoffs to take the third place as Masete settled the fourth position.