This was the best tournament we have ever competed in since I came to Kenya. Not only did they pay for all of our expenses for the weekend, but they even kept time! Every match started at the exact time according to the schedule. I have never seen anything like it here. The field was fenced off to keep out hooligans. You couldn't access the field unless you had a wristband. They also had sent up tents for every team. Ours was adorned with a big sign that said, "Suba Lakers FC." There were 20 plastic chairs and a table for us in the tent, with a couple cases of bottled water. They even brought us some fruit as we watched other football matches.
Even though we lost, each player was given a certificate, an over the shoulder bag, t-shirt, cap and handkerchief. One of our players also received some money for being the top goal scorer.
It was a good experience and great exposure for our girls to be in that kind of a situation. I know it will prepare them for the next time they compete in that environment.
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