Webuye Sets the Pace: Waziri 1xCup Press Conference, Draw, and New Opportunities for Kenya

Roadshow team members engage with Webuye residents during street activations, distributing branded merchandise and promoting the tournament with 1xBet support

Waziri 1xCup officially presented the new stage of the season in Webuye. The press conference brought together more than ten newsrooms, local leaders, and representatives of the football community. Organizers announced the season's key updates, presented the draw format, and outlined the project's social impact supported by title partner 1xBet.

Roadshow as the Starting Signal

On October 15, a branded roadshow truck featuring Sokoto, MC Wayne, three promoters, a photographer/videographer, and a DJ departed the city center at 10:00. The route covered the county's busiest shopping areas. At each stop, the team ran activations and distributed:

• Branded T-shirts and caps

• Reflective vests

The roadshow announced the tournament dates, the 1xBet title partnership, and the list of participating teams, building early momentum across Webuye's commercial zones.

Press Conference Highlights

Salim Waziri, founder and tournament organizer, addresses media and partners at Glamour Hotel, outlining season priorities and partner alignment with 1xBet

Invited guests included the area Member of Parliament and the Chairman of Football Kenya Federation. Speakers emphasized the tournament's role in developing sport and local communities, and presented the season's priorities:

• Quality match organization

• Support for women's teams

• Opportunities for young players

• Continued social initiatives around football

Elena Zhdanova, 1xBet representative, noted:

Draw and Season Format

Officials conduct the transparent team draw process using numbered balls, confirming equal conditions and bracket clarity with updates coordinated through Football Kenya Federation

Organizers announced the team draw with three guiding principles:

• Equal conditions

• Transparent bracket

• Clear group formation criteria

The match schedule will be published in the coming days on the tournament's and 1xBet's official platforms, ensuring teams and fans can plan attendance and coverage with confidence.

Social Responsibility and Community Development

Community engagement during the roadshow as residents receive branded caps and merchandise, part of the safety and visibility efforts backed by 1xBet

Waziri 1xCup has grown into a platform for positive regional impact. Alongside matches, social activities, small-business support, and programs for Kenyans are expanding. In previous seasons, with assistance from 1xBet, a car wash, beauty salon, and grocery shop were launched.

1xBet provides:

• Team kits

• Support for women's football

• Communication capacity development for clubs

• Fan engagement through activations and media support

Salim Waziri, tournament organizer, stated:

What's Next

Club delegates, media representatives, and football officials gather inside the Glamour Hotel conference hall as the 2025 season roadmap, draw framework, and social impact initiatives are presented

The coming weeks will feature:

• Publication of the calendar and draw results across 1xBet and Football Kenya Federation channels

• A series of activations focused on social impact and Kenya's development

• Regular updates on fixtures, results, and human stories from participating communities

Waziri 1xCup 2025 is a tournament with a clear sporting structure and lasting social effect. The season promises momentum, equal opportunities for teams, and new growth stories that build trust in Kenyan football.

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