KCB has donated footballs, bibs, new jerseys, and a range of training equipment to Madira Soccer Academy, further strengthening the bank’s growing support for the rising football powerhouse.
The donation comes months after Madira Soccer Assassins received a KShs. 1.5 million sponsorship from KCB in July to advance both their football and educational agendas ahead of their return to the top-tier league in 2025/2026. The sponsorship, spread across two seasons, allocates Sh750,000 per season specifically to support player education.
Speaking during the handover, Madira Soccer Assassins Director Alex Alumirah said the support from KCB is accelerating the academy’s growth at a critical moment.
“This partnership with KCB is making a real impact. We are building not just a competitive team but a transformative community project. Even Netflix came around to film a documentary on how to improve our program, and they will be back in February with an opportunity to interview KCB leadership. That tells you the magnitude of what we are building,” said Alumirah.
Madira Soccer Assassins, one of the most followed Kenyan teams in the USA and Canada, continues to attract regional and global attention. The academy is home to the largest contingent of Kenyan national team players, boasting 25 call-ups, and is rapidly becoming a significant talent pipeline. Notably, Valerie Nekesa, the first Kenyan to ever score at a World Cup, traces her roots to the academy.
Alumirah added that the upcoming Soccer Assassins Complex, partly funded through proceeds from the team’s activities and partnerships, will provide a modern training hub for both boys and girls.
“Our girls’ team is flourishing; four of them have already received invitations to play in the US summer league. Now we want to rope in more boys so both teams grow with a common objective,” he said.
The academy is also benefitting from a CAF-backed project worth Sh3.6 million, underscoring the growing recognition of Madira’s structured youth development model.
By James Kisoo
