Sofapaka to get Sh1m from Betika if they beat Sharks 

Sofapaka will pocket Sh1m prize money if they beat Kariobangi Sharks tomorrow, club sponsors BETIKA have announced. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • The good news came in the wake of the club’s duel with Kariobangi Sharks in the final of Shield Cup at Kasarani Stadium on Mashujaa Day.

Sofapaka will pocket Sh1m prize money if they beat Kariobangi Sharks tomorrow, club sponsors BETIKA have announced.

The good news came in the wake of the club’s duel with Kariobangi Sharks in the final of Shield Cup at Kasarani Stadium on Mashujaa Day.

Victory will see the club represent Kenya in the Caf Confederation Cup.

Sofapaka signed a 3-year deal with top gaming firm Betika two years ago, a partnership Elly Kalekwa, the Sofapaka President, said helped stabilise the club financially in its history.

“We play in the final of the FKF Cup so our main focus is to win the trophy. Thereafter, we hope to complete new signings to boost our team before the next season.”

“My players are motivated by the final given they did not win the league,” he added.

Speaking to journalists during the unveiling of millionaire winners at the company’s premises, Betika Head of Commercial, Stanley Mwangi, praised Sofapaka for reaching the final adding that Batoto Ba Mungu’s success resonates with Betika’s mantra of Jukwaa La Mabingwa.

“We wish Sofapaka the best in tomorrow’s final and also congratulate our two Millionaire winners Shako (Japhet) and Mugo (Peter) whom we unveiled here today. With Betika, gamers can be sure of first class experience.”

Japhet Shako won Sh1,266,385.79 after placing a Sh100 bob bet while Peter Mugo walked home with Sh856,143.48 for placing a Sh55 bob stake on pre-match games on Betika.com.​