By ERICK WAINAINA

Kiambu County Executive for Sports Machel Waikenda dribbles the ball. The event is his brain child. [PHOTO: ERICK WAINAINA]

Several teams have booked tickets to the final round of the ongoing Kiambu County football tournament after winning respective matches over the weekend.

The second round matches were played at different venues across the county.

Mang’u and Nyamathumbi will represent Gatundu North after they defeated respective opponents to advance to the final round.

Mang’u overcame Kamwangi 4-2 while Nyamathumbi outclassed Kianwe 2-0 in hotly contested matches played at Mang’u Primary School.

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At Mundoro, Muthurumbi beat Karembu 2-1 while Mutomo recorded 4-2 victory against Ngenda to sail through to the final round.

In Kabete sub-county, Mwimuto Wailers and Muthure Seniors both made final round. Mwimuto thumped Uthiru 4-1 at Kamuguga ground.

Rironi and Kenchic carry Limuru sub-county flag after they convincingly won respective matches. They defeated Fairplay Flowers to earn ticket to next round

In Lari, Kagwe Wazee progressed  to the next round after ousting Kamburu Juventers 5-4, while Super Striker blanked Kijabe Wanderers 4-3 on post-match penalties at Kirenga Stadium.

In Kiambaa, Lucky Boys beat Gathanga United 1-0, while Karuri Thunder hit Water Works 3-0 to sail through to the third round.

Gachie Sportif fell 0-2 against Karura United in another match.

In other encounters, Mtaa 1 from Thika sub-county progressed after they prevailed over Jungle 1-0 in a match held at St Patrick’s grounds.

Umma also from Thika beat Maveterans 4-3 in a seven goals thriller to storm last round while Mandela had its hopes shattered after it lost 0-2 to Arsenal.

Jujacomm and Sparks from Thika sub-county are other teams that have bagged the tickets to the final round.

County Sports and Youth Affairs Secretary Machel Waikenda said finals for the event will be held next month.

Waikenda said that besides offering the youth a platform to showcase their talents, the tournament is tailored towards selecting a strong county team.

The contest, he said, was also aimed at reviving sports activities in the county.

Waikenda said that remaining sub-counties will continue with third round qualifiers fixtures this weekend and 24 more teams will advance to the final round.