Mozzart Bet Injects KSh 6.4 Million in the Dennis Oliech Cup

• The tournament attracts 64 grassroots teams from the informal settlements of Dagoretti and Kawangware, among other slums
• Dennis Oliech also revealed that he plans to host his testimonial match in the lakeside city of Kisumu in 2022
• Mozzart country manager Sasa Krneta reiterated the company’s mission to support Kenyan youth and communities at large

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The second edition of the Dennis Oliech Cup has received a major boost after leading gaming company Mozzart offered to sponsor the event scheduled to kick off on Sunday, July 4.

The tournament that attracts 64 grassroots teams from the informal settlements of Dagoretti and Kawangware, among other slums, was launched on Monday, June 21, with Mozzart pumping in KSh 6.4 Million to sponsor this year’s edition.

Supporting the tournament

Oliech thanked Mozzart for supporting the tournament saying it would be bigger and more impactful than the sponsorship.

“Through this tournament, many youths will get other bigger opportunities as scouts will be on the ground to tap talent. In future, we also plan to introduce a ladies’ tournament. I want to thank Mozzart Bet for partnering with us. This is the beginning of great things to come,” he said.

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Oliech also revealed that he plans to host his testimonial match in the lakeside city of Kisumu in 2022.

“Apart from this tournament, I also have a plan to host my testimonial match in Kisumu in 2022 and invite retired players across the East Africa region and some of my former teammates in Europe,'' Oliech added.

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Mentoring the youth

Sister Mary Owens, a director at Children of God Relief Institute (COGRI), also thanked Mozzart and confirmed they would be mentoring the youth during the tournament.

Mozzart Country Manager Sasa Krneta reiterated the company’s mission to support Kenyan youth and communities at large.

“Dennis Oliech needs no introduction to football lovers in this nation and beyond. He is an icon, and when he shared the idea with us, we quickly embraced it because we know very many footballers in this country look up to him for inspiration,” Krnata said.

Krnata observed that the company was out to transform the livelihoods of many Kenyans at the grassroots level.

“The tournament’s mission of social transformation, mentoring and empowering the many youths from the slums of Dagoretti where Dennis Oliech grew up and beyond was even more appealing to us as it is in line with our objectives to support Kenyans at the grassroots level to realise their dreams,” he said.

He said that the sponsorship funds would go towards managing the organisation of the entire event.

Nurturing future stars

The country manager said that the move is aimed at thanking the host community and nurturing future stars.

“I am glad to announce that we have committed KSh 6.4 million to the 2021 Dennis Oliech Tournament, and this goes straight into the organization and full running of this year’s edition. Dennis Oliech has been there and done it all; it is time to unveil the next football stars from the grassroots,” Krnata explained.

He, at the same, wished all the participating teams the very best of luck during the tournament.

“To all the participating teams, I wish you all the best. Make new friends, give it your best shot and may this tournament open exciting opportunities for everyone involved,” Krnata added.

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