Big and Better: Waziri 1XCUP Returns with a Mission to Inspire and Transform Communities

Football fans in Western Kenya are in for a treat as the sixth edition of the Waziri 1XCUP edges ever closer.

The much-anticipated grassroots tournament, sponsored by 1XBET, will kick off October 18-19 at Webuye DEB Grounds and promises not only thrilling action on the pitch but also life-changing impact off it.

This year’s competition will be played in four counties namely; Bungoma (Webuye), Trans Nzoia (Kitale), Kakamega, and Uasin Gishu (Eldoret), bringing together communities through sport, music, and charitable initiatives.

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The tournament will begin in Webuye on the weekend of October 18-19 before moving to Kitale’s Ndura Sports Complex on October 21-22 and then Matete Stadium in Kakamega on November 4-5, with the climax set for Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret between November 18 and 19.

The grand finale will take place on December 27 at Pan-Paper Ilala Stadium, Webuye, capped with a live performance from Kenyan pop star Masauti at the official afterparty.

This expanded edition will feature 64 teams, both men and women, battling it out in football basketball and rugby, making Waziri 1XCUP one of the most diverse and inclusive grassroots tournaments in the region.

Waziri 1XCUP provides a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills, inspire future stars, and unite communities through the universal language of sport.

What sets the Waziri 1XCUP apart from the rest of the tournament is its unwavering commitment to social impact.

In partnership with 1XBET, this year’s edition will introduce a series of community-driven initiatives designed to uplift lives: such as feeding 1,500 needy families across host counties, providing 3,000 girls with sanitary towels, tackling menstrual poverty and supporting education.

Others are; distributing 50 wheelchairs to persons with disabilities, launching a youth-led car wash in Webuye town, fostering entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.

“These initiatives prove that the Waziri 1XCUP is more than a sports tournament, it is a movement,” said Salim Waziri, Founder of the tournament.

“We are here to touch lives, create opportunities, and give hope to those who need it most. I call upon corporates and partners to support this noble cause, because it transcends sport,” he added.

By combining competitive sport with humanitarian impact, the Waziri 1XCUP reflects a people-first approach — aligning youth development, women empowerment, and inclusion for persons with disabilities with the spirit of competition.

For 1XBET, this sponsorship is part of its broader mission to support local communities, empower young people, and build trust through meaningful engagement.

As Western Kenya gears up for two months of unforgettable sporting action, one message rings clear: the Waziri 1XCUP is not just about winning — it’s about inspiring, uplifting, and creating lasting change.