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Chipkizi Cup 2026
The 17th Chipkizi Cup takes the Spartans to Arusha, Tanzania, for five days of youth football.
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Video19 Oct 2026Back on the grass
A training-ground montage from the Spartans academy: quick feet, brave running and the everyday work behind every matchday.
Video14 Oct 2026The road to Arusha
The academy shares the details of the 17th Chipkizi Cup in Arusha, Tanzania, as the Spartans prepare for a five-day adventure.
Video11 Oct 2026Ready for the session
The squad gathers at Eldoret Premier School before another session, ready to learn and compete together.
Video09 Oct 2026Arusha 2026: the challenge
Arusha, Tanzania, 7-13 December 2026. The Chipkizi Cup is the next big challenge for the Spartans.
Video09 Oct 2026Together before kick-off
Coaches and players come together before kick-off. One team, one dream, one family.
Video06 Oct 2026New kits, same badge
The Spartans kit, ready for the next chapter. The badge carries the academy's values wherever the team goes.
Video06 Oct 2026The next generation
The next generation lines up at training. Every session is a chance to grow, on and off the pitch.
Video06 Oct 2026The coach's eye
A focused moment on the touchline as the Spartans staff watch the next generation train.
Video06 Oct 2026Chasing every ball
Matchday energy from the Spartans academy: pressing, competing and playing with courage.
21 Oct 2026Chasing every ball
A Spartans player drives forward with the ball at his feet, eyes up and defenders closing in. This is the brave, front-foot football the academy encourages: express yourself, trust your teammate and never stop running. The next generation of Eldoret football is being built in moments like this.
22 Aug 2026Together after the final whistle
The team gathers after a long day of matches. Results matter, but the way the players carry themselves - for each other, for the badge and for the academy - matters more. Every game is a lesson, and every lesson brings this group closer.
21 Oct 2026One-on-one, no fear
A Spartans defender stands up to a tricky opponent in a tight one-on-one. Good defending is about patience, timing and courage - not just the tackle. The academy coaches the whole picture: body shape, communication and the confidence to recover and go again.
08 Oct 2026Weekend football at its best
Weekend action at the academy: end-to-end football, brave challenges and plenty of smiles. The players are learning to compete with freedom and to enjoy every minute of the game. The future of Eldoret football is getting sharper every week.
08 Oct 2026Up for the challenge
A Spartans player rises to meet the ball in an aerial duel. This is the kind of courage the coaching team looks for: not just technical skill, but the willingness to put your body on the line for the team. The crowd loved it, and so did the coaches.
07 Oct 2026Control, then create
A young Spartan controls the ball under pressure and looks for the next pass. Ball mastery is at the heart of the academy's training: first touch, awareness and the confidence to play forward. Every session adds another layer.
07 Oct 2026Winning the midfield
The midfield battle is where matches are often decided. Here, a Spartans player competes for every inch, closes down the space and keeps the team moving. Hard work off the ball is just as important as the magic on it.
07 Oct 2026The joy of the game
The celebration says it all. Football gives these young players a place to belong, a reason to work hard and a feeling of pure joy when it all comes together. The Spartans family celebrated this one together.
07 Oct 2026Committed in the tackle
A full-blooded but fair challenge from a Spartans player. The academy teaches players to defend with intelligence and respect: win the ball, protect the team and help your teammate back to their feet. This is competition the right way.
11 Sep 2026On the front foot
A Spartans player takes on the defence with quick feet and a clear plan. The coaching staff want players who are brave enough to try things, but also smart enough to know when to release the ball. This is development in real time.
11 Sep 2026The strike
One touch to set, one swing of the boot, and the whole bench is on its feet. The academy works on finishing from every angle - because goals change games, and confidence changes players. A moment to remember.
11 Sep 2026Arriving ready
The team arrives at the ground with boots, water and the club's colours. Matchday starts long before kick-off: the journey, the team talk and the little rituals that bring the group together. Every player knows what it means to wear this badge.
22 Aug 2026The coach's huddle
A coach gathers the players for a final message before kick-off. At Spartans, coaching is about more than tactics: it is about belief, discipline and making sure every child knows they belong. The words are simple, the impact lasts.
22 Aug 2026Walking out together
A coach and player share a quiet moment on the way to the pitch. Behind every young Spartan is an adult who gives time, patience and belief. That partnership is the heart of the academy.
22 Aug 2026Eyes on the next move
A Spartans player carries the ball with purpose, scanning for the next pass. The academy's playing idea is simple: be brave, be composed and play for each other. Every training session is another chance to grow.
22 Aug 2026Arms wide, hearts full
The celebration after a big moment. These are the memories that keep young players coming back week after week: the roar of the teammates, the pride of the coach and the pure joy of scoring for Spartans. The academy is built on moments like this.
22 Aug 2026Breaking forward
Spartans break forward with numbers and intent. The coaching team encourages the players to attack together and defend together, understanding the game as a team rather than a collection of individuals. This is the Spartans way.
22 Aug 2026The Spartans family
A full Spartans squad with the coaches after a matchday. Different ages, different personalities, one family. The academy is proud of every player and grateful to the families who make the journey possible.
22 Aug 2026Three Spartans, one badge
Three young Spartans share a moment with their coach. Football gives them a team, a purpose and memories that go far beyond the final score. This is why the academy exists.
07 Oct 2026The Spartans matchday squad
A full Spartans matchday squad, ready for another day of football in Eldoret. From the first whistle to the last, the academy's values travel with them: teamwork, discipline and the courage to keep going. This is what One Team, One Dream, One Family looks like on a Saturday morning.
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