Hosted in Mombasa, Kenya — bringing together academies from across the region and beyond for four days of high-level competition, football development, and cultural experience.
Platinum Cup is designed as a fully managed tournament experience. From the moment teams arrive in Mombasa, our staff handles the logistics — so coaches and players can focus entirely on the football.
Dedicated caregivers support younger players during the tournament, allowing coaches and administrators to focus on matches and the football experience — rather than supervision and logistics.
Platinum Cup is built as a complete tournament experience — combining competitive football with organised activities and cultural experiences in Mombasa.
Platinum Cup 2025 is a league of its own — a world-class competition involving the best academies from across the nation. We have created a space for athletes to come test their abilities at the highest level.
With age groups spanning U7 through U17 girls, Platinum Cup 2025 offers a professional-grade space for an experience of a lifetime. The tournament uses an elimination format: group stages followed by knockout rounds through to the finals.
Increasing levels of competition and high stakes create fertile grounds for talent showcase, team-play, and scouting opportunities for scholarships and professional football.
Platinum Cup runs to a professional standard — from the format on the pitch to the technology managing every match. Every team competes in a fair, transparent, and well-organised environment.
A dynamic format that maximises ball touches, player involvement, and decision-making for every age group.
Every team is guaranteed a minimum of 8 matches — group stages through to knockout rounds. No team travels to Mombasa for just a few games.
The entire tournament is managed using international-level technology — scheduling, results, standings, and draws are handled digitally and in real time.
Age vetting is conducted using digital identities produced for every player on the GSA database. No manual lists. No disputes. No cheating.
The most outstanding players at Platinum Cup will be identified and invited to represent Kenya on the international stage. MVPs from each age group enter a national selection pathway — the next step toward the FIFA Gothia Cup.
Top performers in each age group are identified by GSA coaches and scouts throughout the tournament. Every match counts.
MVPs are invited into a national selection process to represent Kenya — a direct pathway from Platinum Cup to the world stage.
Selected players gain exposure to international football environments, professional coaches, and scouts from clubs across the globe.
Platinum Cup is more than football. We've curated a full Mombasa experience — giving players the chance to explore the city, its culture, cuisine and natural wonders.
Built by the Portuguese in 1593, Fort Jesus stands as one of the most outstanding examples of 16th century Portuguese military architecture — and one of East Africa's most significant historical landmarks.
Players and families visit this iconic coastal fortress as part of the Platinum Cup experience — connecting football with culture, history, and the rich heritage of the Swahili Coast.
One of Mombasa's most iconic attractions — Wild Waters is a full-day experience of slides, pools, and water park excitement. After days of competition on the pitch, this is where the players let loose.
Teams come together across academies — the bonds formed off the pitch are just as important as those built on it. Wild Waters is always one of the most talked-about moments of the tournament.
"Every year, Wild Waters is the moment players from different academies become friends. That's what Platinum Cup is really about."
As the sun sets over Mombasa's old harbour, administrators and parents are treated to an exclusive evening aboard the iconic Tamarind Dhow — a floating restaurant that has defined coast dining for decades. Fine cuisine, ocean breeze, and the glow of Mombasa's skyline.
This year's Platinum Cup is hosted at the iconic Mombasa Showgrounds — a venue steeped in heritage and history. The grounds offer versatile playing surfaces for all age groups with adequate pitch sizes for every category.
The grounds carry a strong fanbase always drawn by the exciting games played, creating an electric atmosphere that will test even the strongest teams in a fan-filled environment.
Choose the tier that suits your academy. Our tournament packages are structured so teams do not need to arrange accommodation, transport, or meals separately — everything is coordinated by the Platinum Cup team.
All packages include tournament registration, meals, SGR transfers, and GSA coordination. Prices are per player for 3 nights.
*Prices excluding transport to/from Mombasa
*Prices excluding transport to/from Mombasa
*Prices excluding transport to/from Mombasa
*Prices excluding transport to/from Mombasa
*Prices excluding transport to/from Mombasa
*Prices excluding transport to/from Mombasa
*Prices excluding transport to/from Mombasa
Every champion earns their place in Platinum Cup history. Here we honour the academies who have stood on the top step.
The level of organisation was incredible. From the hotel to the matches to the evening activities — everything was seamless. Our players came back changed.
The Tamarind Dhow dinner was the highlight for me as a parent. But watching my son compete at that level — that was everything. We will be back every year.
Playing against teams from across Kenya in Mombasa — the atmosphere, the competition, the beach — my players talk about it all year. It motivates them like nothing else.
Let our team take care of the logistics while your players focus on competing and enjoying the full Platinum Cup experience — football, Mombasa, and memories that last a lifetime.
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