DONZIER DIGITAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Donzier Digital promotes talent, innovation and creativity. We advocate for and uphold good morals, consistency, and quality service delivery. This is a professional seasonal tournament in Kisumu (April, August and December), geared towards motivation, capacity building and  behaviour change amongst youths and other members of the society.  So entertaining with amazing prizes to be won. We welcome willing partners and sponsors to help make it better and even widen the scope. Your contribution is highly appreciated

THEME:

Behaviour change to leverage talent for growth and development

SEASON TWO

DATE

15th - 20th December , 2025

TIME

9am to 5pm Daily

VENUE

Kenyatta Sportsground

FORMAT

  • Only 32 teams shall qualify to participate in the tournament
  • The tournament will be played across six stages: Group stage, Round of 16, Quarter Final, Semi Final, Third Place and Final Stage.
  • FIFA rules will apply. Any variations will be communicated to the teams before start of tournament
  • Each team will comprise of 18 players and 2 officials for the Kick Off Tournament
  • All participating teams must have identity uniform/jersey and must come from Kisumu
  • All participating teams must pay registration fee of Ksh. 2,000
  • All registered teams shall be vetted to justify qualification  before kick off, and their members verified before all their matches.
  • After the group stage, incase of a tie, the match will go straight to penalties (no extra-time).
  • All other details pertaining to format of play will be communicated at the draw
  • The referees decision will be final.

All teams at semi-final stage and their members, shall receive certificates of recognition.

Tournament Bracket

Rules, Regulations And Qualifications

  1. All teams must be registered. Each team must have 18 players for the tournament. Each player must fill the registration form provided herein.
  2. All players will only play under their registered teams. A team shall be allowed to substitute a maximum of five players in a single match. 
  3. No player will play for more than one team during all the stages of the tournament. No further registrations for teams or players shall be allowed during the tournament. No Nationwide or Premier League players will be allowed to participate in the tournament.
  4. All players must have been born between 1st January 1994, and 12th April 2006 (18yrs to 30yrs).
  5. Duly filled registration forms must be submitted together with copies of either National Identity Card or Valid Passport.
  6. If non of the above documents are available then participation will be at organizer’s discretion.
  7. Any player who submits a fake National ID will be guilty of a misdemeanor and will be handed over to the authorities.
  8. On the day of the tournament, each player will be required to produce ORIGINALS of the photocopied identification documents submitted with the registration form. Failure to do so will result in the player being disqualified from participating in the tournament.
  9. All teams must adhere to the rules and regulations of the tournament. Teams flouting these rules and regulations will automatically be disqualified from the tournament.
  10. Teams will be responsible for their internal affairs. Disputes within the teams or misconduct of the teams, that jeopardize the credibility of the tournament, may lead to automatic disqualification from the tournament.
  11. Participating teams will not hold the organiser responsible for any injuries, losses or any damages during the tournament.
  12. Participating teams and all their members exclusively authorize the organisers to use their teams’ name or individuals on promotions and advertisements before, during and after tournament.
  13. All players must agree to random drug tests during the duration of the entire tournament. Appropriate action will be taken by organisers on players whose results are positive, or who will fail to show up for the test at the designated place and time.
  14. Integrity – participating players and teams will not take part in any form of manipulation (by offering or attempting to offer a bribe or by receiving or attempting to receive or seek a bribe) or unlawfully alter or influence the result or any other aspect of a football match or competition. The organisers will have the right to expel a player(s) team from the competition that does the contrary.
  15. Thirty minutes before any match, the competing teams shall be required to present all their first eleven players and five substitutes before the vetting committee for verification. In the event that a team is not available or, not able to present the first eleven players for their match, either due to suspension or disqualification of most of their registered members during the tournament, or for any other reason, the team shall automatically be disqualified and the opponent shall be awarded maximum points.
  16. All players must be of good health and medically fit to participate in the tournament.
  17. Every team must come with at least two ball boys (10 -13 years old) and two foot balls (used during their match and returned)
  18. Every team is required to provide a list of at least 30 critical fans expected to cheer them up during their matches.
  19. Incase of disqualification of a team/club before the tournament starts, registration fee shall be refunded less transaction cost. Incase of disqualification of a team/club during the tournament, at any stage, the registration fee shall not be refunded.
  20. The organizers reserve the right to change rules of participation without prior notice. In case of any disputes/complains arising, they must be addressed to the vetting committee chair, the decision of the committee will be final.
Payment for registration

NOTE: The information provided herein is for the purpose of entry and participation in the G-Pange Tournament and is handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act of Kenya. Registration shall be clossed immediately the required 32 teams have registered. Vetting shall be conducted for the registered teams before the tournament kicks off. Donzier Digital reserves all the rights of the tournament.

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