The Norway Cup hosts 1,371 youth teams from 51 countries. After only two matches in the group phase, the MYSA under-13 and under-16 boys have already qualified for the final knockout phase starting on Wednesday. The under 14 girls won their first match yesterday and will play their second match this evening (Monday).
The MYSA U13 boys were in really great form in both their opening matches, beating Oppsal FK of Norway by 15-0 on Sunday and Sveio FK of Norway by 10-0 this morning. Their top scorers are Ovella Ochieng of Korogocho with 7 goals followed by Douglas Odhiambo of Huruma and Josephat Waitutu of Kariobangi with 6 goals each.
MYSA and Oppsal players after their match
The MYSA U16 boys also kept a clean sheet by beating two Norwegian teams, Lovenstad FK by 4-0 on Sunday afternoon and Gov AKT FK by 3-0 on Monday morning. Although still only 14-years old, Harrison Mwendwa of Kariobangi led the Mathare attack with 3 goals and two assists.
The MYSA U14 girls pushed forward relentessly on Sunday afternoon for a 5-0 victory over Abildso FK of Norway. Their attack was spearheaded by Dorcas Kemunto of Mbotela and Winnie Mugechi of Mathare North who scored two goals each. The 5th goal was added by Naomi Njeri of Maila Saba.
In just five matches so far, the three MYSA teams have already outscored their opponents by an astonishing 37-0 goals. But the MYSA youth usually coast through the group phase. The much tougher final knockout phase starts on Wednesday. Depending on the luck of the draw, the first knockout match could be like the final and feature the toughest team in your age category.
Good luck with the rest of the tournament!
