WSH Elite Cup Kenya

At a glance

• The WSH Elite Cup is a continent-wide African youth football tournament held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 9 to 15 December 2026.
• After Tunisia in 2024 and South Africa in 2025, it reaches its 3rd edition in Kenya in 2026.
• Ten countries take part: Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Tunisia, South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Algeria.
• Six categories from U8 to U18 are held, played as 7-a-side, 9-a-side or 11-a-side depending on the category.
• Teams play a group stage before advancing to the finals, and the entry deadline is 1 December 2026.

Venue

Nairobi, Kenya

About the tournament

The WSH Elite Cup is a continent-wide football tournament that brings together youth teams from across Africa. The operator, WSH Elite, moves it to a different host country each year, and the 3rd edition will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2026.

Details

The WSH Elite Cup is a continent-wide football tournament that brings together youth teams from across Africa. The operator, WSH Elite, moves it to a different host country each year. The 1st edition was held in Sousse, Tunisia, in 2024, the 2nd at a venue in Dinokeng, South Africa, in 2025, and the 3rd edition takes place in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2026. 📅 Dates The tournament runs for seven days, from 9 to 15 December 2026. The entry deadline is 1 December 2026. 📍 Venue The tournament takes place in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The organizers have not listed specific pitches on the official website. Local media report that Nyayo National Stadium, Ulinzi Sports Complex, the KCB Leadership Centre and international school grounds in Nairobi will be used. Please wait for the organizers' announcement for confirmed venues. ⚽ Categories Six age categories are held, each with a different match format and squad size. · U8 — ages 7–8, 7-a-side, up to 18 players · U10 — ages 9–10, 9-a-side, up to 22 players · U12 — ages 11–12, 11-a-side, up to 25 players · U14 — ages 13–14, 11-a-side, up to 25 players · U16 — ages 15–16, 9-a-side, up to 25 players · U18 — ages 17–18, 11-a-side, up to 25 players 🏆 Teams The organizers list ten participating countries: Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Tunisia, South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Algeria. As a touring continental tournament that changes host country every year, it brings together teams from North, West, East and Southern Africa. Pre-tournament reports for 2026 mentioned Étoile du Sahel (Tunisia), Wydad Casablanca (Morocco), the AFC Leopards youth side and two other Kenyan clubs, a Tanzanian youth side, an international academy from Uganda, a school team from Zimbabwe, and four academies from South Africa as participants. ⏱ Match format Teams play a group stage before advancing to the finals; the organizers note that the details vary by age category. U8 plays 7-a-side, U10 and U16 play 9-a-side, and U12, U14 and U18 play 11-a-side. Referees include both local and internationally qualified officials, medical staff are on site at the venues, and emergency procedures are in place. Above U18, a separate U19 showcase is run. 🏟 Organization Entries are accepted through the online form on the official website. The form has six steps: club information, billing information, team information, accommodation, companions, and agreement to the terms. Teams can ask the organizers to book accommodation for them, which is chosen at the application stage. Companions can also be registered, divided into adults, children aged 2–5, and under-2s. The organizers publish a child protection policy and technical regulations on the official website, and accommodation and travel information is provided in the Venue & Accommodation section of the website. 🌊 About the area Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and a gateway city to East Africa. Located on a plateau at around 1,700m above sea level, it stays mild all year round despite being close to the equator, and it is known for Nairobi National Park, a short drive from the city centre.

How to enter

Entry to the WSH Elite Cup is through the online application form on the official website. The entry deadline for the 2026 tournament in Kenya is 1 December. 1. Confirm your category Choose from six categories, U8 to U18. Match format and squad size differ by category. Clubs, academies and school teams can all enter, and one team can enter several categories. 2. Enter club information Enter your club information in the application form on the official website. 3. Enter billing information Enter the details for receiving the entry fee invoice. 4. Enter team information State the category and number of players. Squads can register up to 18 players for U8, 22 for U10 and 25 for the other categories. 5. Choose accommodation Decide whether to have the organizers book accommodation for you. This can be selected in the application form. 6. Register companions and agree to the terms Register the parents and companions travelling with the team and agree to the terms to complete the application. 📌 Entry process summary · The order is: confirm category → club information → billing information → team information → accommodation → register companions and agree to the terms. · The entry deadline is 1 December 2026. · The entry fee is not published on the official website, so please check directly with the organizers. · Teams can ask the organizers to book accommodation. · For enquiries, contact admin@wshelite.com or +254 142 763 545.

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Contact

Official website

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Email

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Phone

+254 142 763 545

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