1XBET MTAANI project is about mentorship, empowerment, and leaving a lasting impact
Mathare United and 1xBet Tuesday launched the 1XBET MTAANI project at Githurai Primary School grounds in a colourful event that attracted over 3,000 fans.
The event was headlined by a friendly match between Mathare United FC and Githurai All Stars where Steve Kimari scored the winner in the 78th minute to decide the evenly contested encounter in favour of the visitors.
The grassroots project 1XBET MTAANI is designed to inspire the next generation of footballers and support local talent through direct engagement. And on Tuesday, Mathare United players led by head coach John Kamau and captain Brian Ochieng held a mentorship session with Githurai All Stars during the half-time break, sharing tips, experiences, and real stories about life as professional athletes. It was a unique chance for the Githurai All Stars players to learn, grow, and see a path forward in their football journey.
“I would like to thank 1xBet for launching such an initiative. As someone who grew up playing in the MYSA zonal system, I know the impact that this will have on the young players as we were also inspired to become professional footballers through watching our role models play in the community grounds,” said Mathare United Captain Ochieng.
“I will look at things from a technical point of view and say it has been a long time since we connected with the community in such a manner. Mathare United is all about giving the youth a sporting chance, and the majority of our current players are from the MYSA Zones. Therefore, such initiatives help in identifying the next generation of talents. Today I can confirm that through the efforts of our sponsor 1xBet, we have scouted several players whom I believe, with nurturing, have what it takes to play in the Premier League,” added Mathare United Head Coach Kamau.
The 1XBET MTAANI is a community initiative that goes far beyond 90 minutes of play. This event, built on the message of “Football for Good,” will bring together professional athletes, young aspiring players, and local residents for a day of sport, mentorship, and meaningful connection.
As a proud partner of Mathare United FC, 1xBet continues its commitment to responsible engagement and giving back to the communities where football lives and thrives. 1XBET MTAANI initiative reflects a broader mission — using sport as a force for good.
“At 1xBet, we believe in the power of sport to bring people together and change lives,” said a representative from the brand. “1XBET MTAANI project is about mentorship, empowerment, and leaving a lasting impact.”
“I am thrilled to have launched this initiative in my Zone, where I grew up and played football. This ground moulded me into who I am today and I am happy to see such a huge crowd in attendance. I am glad to be back here for such a worthy course thanks to 1xBet who are keen on helping us reconnect with the community. This is the first of many such drives and I hope we can replicate this in all the 18 MYSA Zones moving forward,” said Mathare United CEO Jecton Obure, a standout role model of MYSA Githurai Zone.
By bridging the gap between elite football and local passion, the project aims to uplift young players and connect with the community through shared values and support.
At the end of the friendly match, Githurai All Stars received a full donation of essential football equipment, including: footballs, training bibs, goal nets, space markers, cones, agility ladders and whistles courtesy of 1xBet.
“I want to say a big thank you to Mathare United because it is not common for a Premier League club to makes time to come and play and share words of encouragement with clubs in the grassroots. Most of the time it is us who seek them but to have such a club drop down to our level means a lot. We are humbled by this gesture Mathare United and extremely grateful to their sponsors 1xBet for making it possible,” said Githurai All Stars captain Teddy Ouko.