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The Ligi Ndogo East Africa Cup is a premier annual regional youth football tournament hosted in Nairobi, Kenya, by Ligi Ndogo S.C. It brings together thousands of budding footballers aged U-7 to U-19 from across East Africa to compete in a highly anticipated, multi-day soccer extravaganza.
Tournament Overview.
Participants: Young players representing soccer academies, schools, and clubs from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and other neighboring nations.
Age Categories: Structured divisions from Under-7 to Under-19.
Format: The tournament features various age-specific pitches (from Funino and 7v7 to full 11v11) and typically culminates in Cup and Plate finals.
2026 Event Details Dates: August 21st – 23rd, 2026 (Ligi Ndogo Grounds)
Location: Usually hosted at prominent venues in Nairobi, with recent editions heavily featuring the Nairobi Polo Club and Lenana School.