SUMSUNG NEXT HERO MYSA CHAMPIONS GIRLS OVER 16

For someone to succeed in anything you need to have a plan of action, team work and dedication. Otto-Benecker is no exception with great players who are quite motivated and well disciplined on and off the field. This year will be a year to be remembered; first and foremost we have an online presence and the greatest of all winning the overall zonal championship.

Girls’ football in general has really improved over the years and nowadays it’s hard to find a girl without playing boots. On our way to success we had to play a series of tough matches for example we played Githurai Kimbo in the quarter final which was a really tough match. Thanks to a spectacular goal from Esther Mazira which took us to the semis by defeating Githurai 1- 0. Semi final was another very tough match and we realized that as we proceed to the next stage we had to be determined and focused on the prize without feeling intimidated by the opponents. We played Mathare Zone in the semi-final stage which we won 1-0, thanks to Susan Wairmu for the wonderful goal. Finally the big day came and we were in the final against Ruaraka which comes from Babadogo with the likes of veteran players like Usla, Our team being a young side but with lots of experience and exposure we knew it was going to be a tough match. The match kicked off at around 12 noon with 30 minutes played for each half. After the normal time its was still 0-0 and the match was called for an extra 10 minutes for each half which ended without a goal and everyone was anxiously waiting for the penalty shootouts, This was a really tensed moment as to many believe that penalty is always about luck but to me I think otherwise whereby the most team that have confidence, focus and experience stands the high chance of winning. The referee called upon each side to be ready for the penalty shootouts whereby we started by scoring and later ended with Otto-Benecker scoring 6 against Ruraka 5 and that was it and the new champion where smiling, singing and rejoicing what a day to be remembered I wish you were there. Let us all support the girls’ child in sports and education. My thanks goes to the MYSA fraternity and most in particular Masaka, Viyuka, Teddy (Coach), Izoh (assistant coach) and the entire team for the great achievement. ‘Ongera’ our players namely

1. Pauline Atieno
2. Evaline Akida
3. kate Syprine
4. Loline Aloo
5. Irene Diana
6. Maurine Anyango
7. Bilha Wangare
8. Pauline Atieno(Knight)
9. Esther Mazira
10. caroline Akinyi
11. Agnes mule
12. susan wairimu
13. Elizabeth Wangui
14. Emily Wanjiru
15. Victoria Mueni

Samsung MYSA NextHero girls tournament

In the just concluded two days Samsung MYSA NextHero Inter-provincial girls soccer tournament our team participated in the Over 16 years and under 16 years respectively whereby our senior team reached the quarter finals just to be eliminated in the penalty shootout. In the previous games the girls gave their best by wining all their group stage matches. Below are some clips that will say it all. Lets empower the girl child through sports . For more you can visits mysakenya.org

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Junior team

Senior team

The pain of losing a match

Photo gallery

in action!

The girl power

Who said girls can't make it in sport? there are ladies out there who are capable of doing any sport in the world. just to mention football one of the most loved sport around the world which has attracted

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Mission and Vision

VISION

Otto- Benecker F.C envisage empowering youths through sports especially football and also encourage and advocate for girl child education.

MISSION STATEMENT

To promote sport awareness in the community and attract lots of ladies to join football by creating both football opportunities, education and networking with other youth groups through the use of sports.

To nature youth talents in sports and also create channels that will help them learn about social life, self esteem, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS sensitization and drug abuse prevention through participating in MYSA (Mathare Youth Sports Association) workshops and other programs.

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Players profiles

OTTO BENECKER PROFILE

Bilha Wangare

Nickname: Billy
Position: Defender
Birth date: 22^nd June 1993.
Otto-Benecker Since: 2003.
School: P.A.G High School
Special Achievement:
- First Runners Up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005, Winners MYSA Girls Tournament 2006 And 2007, Second Runners Up UNICEF Tournament 2007
- International Achievement. First Runners up MYSA International Girls Tournament April 2007, East Africa Cup U16 Finalist First Runners up in Moshi Tanzania, Norway cup finalist U14 Girls 2007.

Role Model: Christiano Ronaldo
Heroes & Heroine: J.M.Kariuki the fighter
Best Book: The lost ring
Best Quote: Dont be afraid to leave the beaten track or let your self be sentimental about something that is the past change is in the air.
Hobbies: Swimming, listening to music, travelling
Current Club: Mathare United Women F.C

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Irene Adhiambo Diana

Nickname: Dashe spincer
Birth date: 8^th August 1993
Otto-Benecker Since: 2004
School: St Teresa’s Secondary School
Special Achievement:
- First Runners Up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005, Winners MYSA Girls Tournament 2006 And 2007, Second Runners Up UNICEF Tournament 2007.
- International Achievement. First Runners up MYSA International Girls Tournament April 2007, East Africa Cup U16 Finalist First Runners up in Moshi Tanzania.
Role Model: Samuel Eto, o
Heroes & Heroine: Raila Odinga Kenyan Prime Minister
Best Book: Bible.
Best Quote: My greatest glory consists not in ever failing but in rising everytime I fall.
Hobbies: Listening to music, Traveling, Reading novels and Swimming.
Current Club: Otto Benecker Sports Club.

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Pauline Atieno
Nickname: Maporine
Position: Goalkeeper
Birth date: 24 June 1993
Otto-Benecker Since: 2003
School: St.Teresa, s Girls Secondary
Special Achievements:
- Winners MYSA Girls Tournament 2006, 2007 U16, Second Runners up UNICEF Cup Tournament,
- International Achievement.Finilist MYSA Girls Tournament 2007, Finilist Norway Cup U14 Girls 2007, First Runners up East Africa Cup Moshi Tanzania U16 Girls,
Role Model: Arnold Origi
Heroes & Heroine: Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan
Best Book: My life in crime
Best quote: its better to have one friend who cares for you than thousand friends who care for your wealth.
Hobbies: Playing football, Reading Story books, visiting
Current Club: Mathare United Women F.c

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Pauline Atieno Knight
Nickname: Mnonoo
Position: Goalkeeper No 1(Utility Player)
Birth date: 17^th August 1991
Otto-Benecker Since: 2001
School: St Teresa’s Girls Secondary School.
Special achievement:
- First Runners Up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005, Winners MYSA Girls Tournament 2006 And 2007, Second Runners Up UNICEF Tournament 2007, Finalist U16 MYSA Championships 2007, Winners MYSA Championships 2004, Finalist Girls Primary schools tournament 2005,National Primary ball Games in Kisumu 2006.First runners up Nairobi Secondary ball Games
International achievement: First Runners up MYSA International Girls Tournament April 2007,Finalist Norway Cup U14 Girls 2005,Winners Friendship Cup Tournament In Bergen Norway, Winners U14 Girls Netherlands Tournament, East Africa Cup Winners U16 Girls In Tanzania 2005,2006,2008.Best Goalkeeper MYSA International Girls Tournament.
Role Model: Fabien Barthez, Kiptoo Manasseh
Heroes & Heroine: Leonidah Akinyi, Mother Teresa.
Best Book: Holy Bible.
Best Quote: Truth, Wisdom, Learning, And Good Sense .These Are worth Paying for but Too Valuable for You to Sell.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects .Dancing, Football, Reggae, Reading, English.
Current Club: Otto Benecker Sports Club.

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Doris Angila
Nickname: Dory
Position: Midfielder
Birth date: 20th June 1989
Otto-Benecker Since: 2000
School: College
Special Achievement:
- Top Scorer 2002, Best player 2002
- International Achievement. First Runners up MYSA International Girls Tournament April 2007
Role Model: Njoki Ndungu
Heroes & Heroine: Jesus
Best Book: Bible
Best Quote: It’s stupid to hate being corrected
Hobbies: playing football and listening to music
Current Club: Otto Benecker sports club

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Chantal Awuor
Nickname: Clichy
Position: Defender
Birth date: 10^th April 1996
Otto Benecker Since: 2003
School: Mathare 4A Primary School.

Special Achievement:
- Top Scorers U12 Girls League Year 2005, First Runners up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005, Second Runners Up MYSA Girls Tournament 2007,
- International Achievement. Winners MYSA International Girls Tournament 2007, Winners U13 East Africa Cup Moshi.

Role Model: Roberto Carlos
Heroes & Heroine: Doreen Nabwire
Best Book: Life in Crime
Best Quote: Never Give Up
Hobbies:Sports, Music and Subjects .Waching Soccer, Visting Friends, Math, Reading.
Current Club: Otto Benecker Sports Club

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Kate Syprine
Nickname: Supremacy
Position: Defender
Birth date: 26^th November 1991
Otto Benecker Since: 2001
School: Maina Wanjigi Secondary School

Special Achievement:
-First Runners Up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005, Winners MYSA Girls Tournament 2006 And 2007, Second Runners Up UNICEF Tournament 2007, Finalst U16 MYSA Championships 2007, Winners MYSA Championships 2004.

International achievement:
- First Runners up MYSA International Girls Tournament April 2007,Finalst Norway Cup U14 Girls 2005,Winners U14 Girls Netherlands Tournament, East Africa Cup Winners U16 Girls In Tanzania 2005,2006
Role Model: Kolo Toure
Heroes & Heroine: Wilson Masaka
Best Book: An Enemy of the people.
Best Quote: Aspire to Inspire before you expire.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects .Singing, Football, Gospel, Reading, Biology.
Current Club: Otto Benecker Sports Club.

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Maureen Anyango
Birth date: 12^th Feb 1990
Otto Benecker Since: 2002
School: ST Teresa’s Girls Secondary School

Special achievement:
-1^st runners up MYSA U12 2000.Best player 2000 u12.1^st runners up MYSA local tournament u13 with Mathare united 2000, Finalist u13 2002 with Mathare United.2003 Best referee Mathare North zone.20031^st runners up Primary school games, 2003 Finalist 2003 Mathare united u13.2005 ISK finalist, 1st runners up R.V.A.finalist sister beyond 2006.Finalist international girls tournament.2007 1^ST runners up international girls tournament.1^st runners up Nairobi secondary game ball.

International achievement:
- 2004 played Norway cup.2008 played street football in Czech, 1st runners up Beach soccer in Austria, 2008 Certificate of International schools in Czech Republic.
Role Model: Thomas Felush
Heroes & Heroine:Raila Odinga
Best Book: Merchant of Venice.
Best Quote:East or West home is the best.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects Swimming basketball,gospel,Mathematics.
Current Club: Otto Benecker

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Winnie Mugechi
Nick Name: Torres.
Position Forward
Birth date: 03^rd August 1997.
Otto Benecker Since: 2003.
School: Drive inn Primary School.

Special Achievement:Top Scorer 2005, 2006, 2007. , First Runners up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005, Second Runners up MYSA Girls Tournament 2007,
International Achievement: Winners MYSA International Girls Tournament 2007, Winners U13 East Africa Cup Moshi.
Role Model: Cesc Fabregas.
Heroes & Heroine:Mary Wangeci.
Best Book:The Beans Stalk.
Best Quote:You reap what you sow.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects. Reading, Football, Ragga and C. R. E.
Current Club: Otto Benecker Sports Club.

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Florence Awino
Nickname: Vuruta
Birth date: 17^th February 1998.
Otto Benecker Since: The year 2004.
School: Anandamarga

Special Achievement :
- Second Runners up MYSA Girls Tournament 2007, First Runners up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005,

International Achievement:
-Winners U13 East Africa Cup Tournament in Moshi, Winners MYSA International Girls Tournament 2007
Role Model: Cristiano Ronaldo.
Heroes & Heroine: Koffi Annan
Best Book: My Life with A criminal.
Best Quote: Be Lazy If You Want To, Sleep On, But You Will Go Hungry.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects .Football, Reggea, Science, Travelling.
Current Club: Otto Benecker Football Club.

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Victoria Mueni
Nickname: Nimue
Birth date: 29^th September 1992
Position Midfielder 8
Otto Benecker Since: 2003
School: Jogoo Road High School.
Class Form Three

Special Achievement
- First Runners Up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005, Winners MYSA Girls Tournament 2006 And 2007, Second Runners Up UNICEF Tournament 2007, Winners MYSA Championship U14 Girls 2004, First Runners Up MYSA Championship 2007 U16,

- International Achievement
First Runners up MYSA International Girls Tournament April 2007,Finalist Norway Cup U14 Girls 2005,Finalist U16 Girls East Africa Cup Moshi Tanzania, Quarter Finals Norway Cup 2006,Finalist East Africa Cup U16 Girls Moshi Tanzania 2oo8,Winners Netherlands U14 Girls 2005,2006,Winners U16 Girls MYSA International Tournament 2004.

Role Model: David Beckham
Heroes & Heroine: Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.
Best Book: Bible
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects .Singing, Football, Swimming, Dancing, Reading Magazine.
Current Club: Otto Benecker Football Club

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Caroline Akinyi
Nick Name:RowCar
Position: Midfielder 7
Birth date: 9^th July 1990
Otto Benecker Since: 2004
School: St Teresa’s Girls Secondary School
Class Form Four

Special Achievement:
- First Runners Up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005,Sisters Beyond Boundary Tournament 2006, Winners MYSA Girls Tournament 2006 And 2007, Second Runners Up UNICEF Tournament ,Finalists ISK Tournament, Trained Referee, Second Runners Up 2004 Athletics Barclays, Top Athletics United Against Changaa Korogocho,Kariobangi And Huruma,2007,Second Runners Up Nairobi Secondary School Ball Games 2006,2007 First Runners Up Nairobi Secondary School Ball Games 2008.

- International Achievement. First Runners up MYSA International Girls Tournament April 2007
Role Model:
Thierry Henry, Samuel Etoo, Barrack Obama, Koffi Annan
Heroes & Heroine: Nelson Mandela, Sister Sophy Barat
Best Book: Gifted Hands by Benny Carson
Best Quote: If You Are Always Planning Evil, You Will Earn Reputation as a `1Trouble Marker. Any Scheme a fool thinks up Is Sinful. People Hate A Person Who Has Nothing But Scorn For Others.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects .Singing, Football, Gospel, Reading, Athletic
Current Club: Otto Benecker Sports Club.

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Elizabeth Wangui
Naickname: Koi Crouch
Birth date: 1^st March 1994.
Position: Defender
Otto Benecker Since: 2004
School: Jogoo Road High School.

Special Achievement:

- First Runners Up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005, Winners MYSA Girls Tournament 2006 And 2007, Second Runners Up UNICEF Tournament 2007, Winners MYSA Championship U14 Girls 2004, First Runners Up MYSA Championship 2007 U16,Second Runners Up UNICEF Cup Tournament, Second Runners Up Nairobi School Secondary School Games 2008.

- International Achievement. First Runners up MYSA International Girls Tournament April 2007,Finalist U16 Girls East Africa Cup Moshi Tanzania 2007,Finalist East Africa Cup U16 Girls Moshi Tanzania 2oo8,Best environmentalist.

Role Model: Peter Crouch
Heroes & Heroine: Harry Thuku.
Best Book: Kifo Kisimani
Best Quote: Dont Try to Talk Sense to A fool He Can’t Appreciate It.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects .Eating, Football, Dancing.
Current Club: Otto Benecker Football Club.

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Lillian Amondi
Nickname: Fighter
Birth date: 7^th July 1995.
Otto Benecker Since: 2005.
School: Mathare 4A.

Special Achievement:
- Top Scorers U14 Girls League Year 2005, Second Runners Up MYSA All stars Tournament 2007.
International Achievement:
- 1^ST Runners up MYSA International Girls Tournament 2007.
Role Model: Victoria Kalyke.
Heroes & Heroine:Nelson Mandela.
Best Book: The hare and the Lion.
Best Quote: Success begins the way you start.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects .Swimming, Football, Bongoflava and Science.
Current Club: Otto Benecker Sports Club

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Susan Wairimu
Nick Name:Suu
Position Midfielder: No 8.
Birth date: 14^th August 1992.
Otto Benecker Since: 2001
School: Maina Wanjigi Secondary School.
Special Achievement.

- First Runners Up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005, Winners MYSA Girls Tournament 2006 And 2007, Second Runners Up UNICEF Tournament 2007, Winners MYSA Championship U14 Girls 2004, First Runners Up MYSA Championship 2007 U16, Top Scorers O16 2007 MYSA Girls Tournament, Top Scorers MYSA O16 League, Top Scorers U14 MYSA League 2005.Best Player U14 MYSA League 2006, Best Player MYSA League 2006, 2004.

International Achievement. First Runners up MYSA International Girls Tournament April 2007,Finalist Norway Cup U14 Girls 2005,Finalist U16 Girls East Africa Cup Moshi Tanzania, Quarter Finals Norway Cup 2006,Finalist East Africa Cup U16 Girls Moshi Tanzania 2oo8,Winners Netherlands U14 Girls 2005,2006,Winners U16 Girls MYSA International Tournament 2004.
Role Model:Tevez
Heroes & Heroine: Nelson Mandela, Mum.
Best Book: Bible
Best Quote:He who laughs last laughs longer.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects .Singing, Football, Swimming, Dancing, Reading Magazine.
Current Club: Mathare United Women F.C.

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Michael Cleophas Malika
Nickname: Saha
Birth date: 26^th March 1988
Otto Benecker Coach Since: 2000
School: College
Special Achievement:

- Lead Otto Benecker to Win MYSA Girls Tournament 2006, 2007, First Runners up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005, Second Runners UNICEF Cup Tournament 2007

International Achievement. Lead and Coached Otto Benecker to Win MYSA International Girls Tournament 2007.
Role Model: Boniface Viyuka
Heroes & Heroine: Alex Ferguson.
Best Book: Bible.
Best Quote: Its Stupid To Hate Being Corrected.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects .Coaching, Swimming, Reggae and Traveling.
Current Club: Otto Benecker Football Club

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Isaac Otieno
Birth date: 30^th January 1989.
Nickname: Pires izo.
Otto Benecker Coach Since: 2001

School: College
Special Achievement:

- Lead Otto Benecker to Win MYSA Girls Tournament 2006, 2007, First Runners up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005, Second Runners UNICEF Cup Tournament 2007 and Lead Otto Benecker to emerge 2^nd Runners up in Score for Sasja Tournament 2007.

International Achievement. Lead and Coached Otto Benecker to Win MYSA International Girls Tournament 2007.

Role Model: Boniface Viyuka
Heroes & Heroine: Arsene Wenger.
Best Book: Succeeding Where Others Fail.
Best Quote: The Death Of An Elderly Person Is Like Burning Library.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects .Coaching, Watching Football, Reggae and Traveling.
Current Club: Otto Benecker Football Club

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Teddy Ngewa
Nickname: Midenyo
Birth date: 14^th April 1989.
Otto Benecker Since: 1996.
School: College

Special Achievement
- Lead Otto Benecker to Win MYSA Girls Tournament 2006, 2007, First Runners up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005, Second Runners UNICEF Cup Tournament 2007

International Achievement. Lead and Coached Otto Benecker to Win MYSA International Girls Tournament 2007.
Role Model: Fabio Capello
Heroes & Heroine: Francis Kimanzi Kenya National Coach
Best Book: Genesis.
Best Quote: Don’t Be Like The Wicked Who Scheme To Rob Honest People Or To Take Away Their Homes.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects .Coaching, Swimming, Reggea and Traveling.
Current Club: Otto Benecker Football Club

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Godffrey Onyango
Nickname: Goddy
Position: Coach Under 14 Girls.
Birth date: 24^th May 1992.
Otto Benecker Since: 20007.
School: Don Bosco secondary school.
Class form four.
Special Achievement
- Best coach MYSA championship u14 Girls 2007, Top Referee MYSA 2007, Second Runners UP MYSA Girls Tournament
- International Achievement Quarters u13 girl’s tournament 2008 as best coach
Role Model: Bonface Vyuka.
Heroes & Heroine: Achiengo.
Best Book:Uteuzi Wa Moyoni.
Best Quote: Harry harry has no blessing.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects .Playing football,Football,Blues and Physics.
Current Club: Otto Benecker Sports Club.

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Zawadi Achieng
Nick Name: Mawandah
Position: Striker No9
Birth date: 4^th August 1989.
Otto Benecker Since: The year 2000.
School: St. John high School.
Special Achievement:

- Winners MYSA Girls Tournament, Top Scores U12 Girls League, Top Scorers Norway Cup 2003, First Runners up Barclays Cup Tournament 2005.

- International Achievement East African Cup Tournament Moshi 2004, 2005, Norway Cup 2003, Nethelands 2003
Role Model: Zinedine Zidane
Heroes & Heroine: Muhamed Owiti

Best Book: Bible
Best Quote: Wise Sayings Are Too Deep For Stupid People To Understand.
Hobbies: Sports, Music and Subjects Swimming, Reggea, Football, History
Current Club: Otto Benecker Sports Club