The Chris Oguso Cup[1] (with name variations due to sponsorship reasons) is an open annual football tournament held in December since the year 2011 in Mahanga village, Mungoma location, in Vihiga County, Kenya.
| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Region |  Kenya |
| Current champions | Chavavo FC (Boys), Madira Girls (1st titles) |
| Most successful club(s) | Red Bees (7 titles) |
History edit
The tournament was founded by former Kenyan Premier League player with Nakuru Police FC Chris Oguso in 2011.[2]Red Bees have won the tournament a record seven times starting with the inaugural tournament in 2011, from 2013 to 2016,[3][4] 2019, and the 2021 editions.
A record number of teams entered the 2020 edition which was won by Mahanga Boda Boda F.C[5]won the 2021 men's title[6] while Madzuu Ladies took home the girls title in 2021,[7]. The 2021 tournament was expanded to cover all the five sub-counties within Vihiga County namely Vihiga, Sabatia, Hamisi, Emuhaya, and Luanda Mungoma.[8]
Kidundu F.C won the expanded[9] [10][11] 2022 edition[12] after seeing off Red Bees in the final played at Chavavo High School.[13][14]
New champions[15] emerged in the 2023 edition after Chavavo FC beat Red Bees 2-1 to claim the boys' title in Mahanga Sports Ground as Madira Girls[16] beat Itabalia Ladies 2-1 to win the girls title.
List of winners edit
| Final | Winners | Score | Runners-up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Red Bees (1) | 2-1 | Silver Strikers | Mahanga Sports Ground |
| 2012 | Black Santos (1) | 1(4)-1(3) | Red Bees | Mahanga Sports Ground |
| 2013 | Young Ladies (1) | 2-0 | Madzuu Ladies | Mahanga Sports Ground |
| 2013 | Red Bees (2) | 3-1 | Silver Strikers | Mahanga Sports Ground |
| 2014 | Red Bees (3) | 3-0 | Madioli FC | Mahanga Sports Ground |
| 2015 | Red Bees Queens (1) | 1-0 | Young Ladies | Mahanga Sports Ground |
| 2015 | Red Bees (4) | 4-1 | Silver Strikers | Mahanga Sports Ground |
| 2016 | Red Bees (5) | 1-0 | Madioli FC | Wamusungu Sports Grounds |
| 2017 | Madioli FC (1) | 1(3)-1(2) | Red Bees | Mahanga Sports Ground |
| 2018 | Silver Strikers (1) | 3-2 | Vima FC | Mahanga Sports Ground |
| 2019 | Red Bees (6) | 3-0 | Wazee wa Kazi | Ebwali Secondary School |
| 2020 | Madzuu FC (1) | 2-1 | Young Ladies | Ebwali Secondary School |
| 2020 | Mahanga Boda Boda (1) | 1(2)-1(1) | Red Bees | Ebwali Secondary School |
| 2021 | Mustered Queens (1) | 1–0 | Red Bees Queens | Mumboha Stadium |
| 2021 | Red Bees (7) | 3–0 | Vigogo FC | Mumboha Stadium |
| 2022 | Kidundu FC (1) | 3–0 | Lakers FC | Chavavo High School |
| 2023 | Madira Girls (1) | 2–0 | Itabania Ladies | Mahanga Sports Ground |
| 2023 | Chavavo FC (1) | 2-1 | Red Bees | Mahanga Sports Ground |
Results by club edit
| Club | Winners | Runners-up | Years won | Years runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bees | 7 | 4 | 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021 | 2012, 2017, 2020, 2023 |
| Black Santos | 1 | 2012 | ||
| Young Ladies FC | 1 | 2 | 2013 | 2015, 2020 |
| Red Bees Queens | 1 | 1 | 2015 | 2021 |
| Madioli FC | 1 | 2 | 2017 | 2014, 2016 |
| Silver Strikers | 1 | 3 | 2018 | 2011, 2013, 2015 |
| Mahanga Boda Boda FC | 1 | 2020 | ||
| Madzuu FC | 1 | 1 | 2020 | 2013 |
| Mustered Queens | 1 | 2021 | ||
| Kidundu F.C | 1 | 2022 | ||
| Madira Girls | 1 | 2023 | ||
| Chavavo F.C | 1 | 2023 | ||
| Vima FC | 1 | 2018 | ||
| Wazee wa Kazi | 1 | 2019 | ||
| Vigogo FC | 1 | 2021 | ||
| Lakers FC | 1 | 2022 | ||
| Itabania Ladies | 1 | 2023 |
References edit
- ^ Standard, 6 Jan 2023 How Oguso Cup has turned into a 'hotbed of talent'
- ^ Nation, 26 Oct 2020 Celebrating our heroes: Chief Inspector of Police Chris Onguso's efforts to develop talent laudable
- ^ Standard, 18 Dec 2016 Red Bees sting Madioli in Oguso tournament
- ^ Standard, 24 Dec 2016 Ref Omweno still blows loud at Oguso Cup
- ^ Africa Press, 25 Dec 2020 Red Bees to face Mahanga in Betika Oguso Cup finals
- ^ Nation, 2 Jun 2021 Boda Boda FC claim Chris Oguso Cup
- ^ People Daily, 1 Jun 2021 Harambee Starlets’ Shikangwa on target as Madzuu wins Betika na Community Chris Oguso tournament in Vihiga
- ^ Nation, 22 Dec 2021 Oguso Cup reaches last eight stage
- ^ Africa Press, 1 Nov 2020 Hope for grassroots footballers in Vihiga as Onguso Annual tournament kicks off
- ^ Goal, 1 Nov 2020 Betika Oguso Cup attracts 48 teams as tourney kicks-off in Vihiga
- ^ Capital FM, 2 Nov 2020 Betika Oguso Cup Attracts 48 Teams As Tournament Kicks Off In Vihiga
- ^ Standard, 2 Jan 2023 Isaac Juma honoured as Kidundu lift Oguso Cup
- ^ Nation, 24 Dec 2020 All set for annual Oguso Cup finals in Vihiga
- ^ Standard, 25 Dec 2020 Red Bees to face Mahanga in Betika Oguso Cup finals
- ^ Standard, 29 Dec 2023 Madira, Chavavo crowned Oguso Cup champions
- ^ Nation, 30 Dec 2023 Madira United, Chavavu crowned Chris Oguso tourney winners