Nairobi Cup is a 4-day tournament for boys and girls held in Nairobi. Clubs from all over the world are encouraged to participate. The second edition of the tournament will be held from the 5th of December 2024 to the 7th of December 2024. All tournament rules are guided by FIFA and in other contexts the Nairobi Cup organizing committee.
The tournament is open to both genders. Players will have to be in one or two categories at most. The participating categories are U5, U7, U9, U11 and U13. Age cheating is not tolerated. Each team and player must undergo two phases of vetting.
| AGE CATEGORY | LOWER LIMIT (DATE OF BIRTH) | UPPER LIMIT (DATE OF BIRTH) | TEAM SIZE | MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PLAYERS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 01st Jan 2019 | 31st Dec 2021 | 4 v 4 | 7 |
| Under 7 | 01st Jan 2017 | 31st Dec 2018 | 5 v 5 | 8 |
| Under 9 | 01st Jan 2015 | 31st Dec 2016 | 7 v 7 | 10 |
| Under 11 | 01st Jan 2013 | 31st Dec 2014 | 8 v 8 | 11 |
| Under 13 | 01st Jan 2011 | 31st Dec 2012 | 9 v 9 | 13 |
All registration is done online. Registration is for clubs, teams, and players, in that order. All team and player details should be filled before the 1st of November 2024. Early registration has the benefit of lower registration fees. All charges are per age category submission of a club or football academy.
| REGISTRATION TIMELINES | KENYAN TEAMS | NON KENYAN TEAMS |
|---|---|---|
| 12th Jan - 11th April | USD. 90.00 | USD. 100.00 |
| 12th April - 11th Sep | USD. 110.00 | USD. 130.00 |
| 12th Sep - 01st Nov | USD. 130.00 | USD. 150.00 |
There will be awards for winners, first-runners up, second-runners up, best players, top-scorers, best goalkeepers, POTMs for all matches, best coaches, best fans, and the best club. All participating players will get a participation certificate.
All awarding will be based on merit determined by the tournament's rules and regulations.