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Football on the coast, built around integrity.
Honest age-group football, guaranteed competitive pathways, professional match operations, and the energy of Diani.
8-15 December 2026Tournament window8 days RegistrationKES 2,100 Individual entryKES 2,500 Competition paths4 cups
Football at DJC
Honest contests. Real tournament energy.
DJC football gives young players a visible stage, strong opposition, and moments that feel earned.
Tournament overview
A complete DJC experience for football participants.
DJC football is designed around youth development, fair competition, discipline, and integrity. Every team works through clear registration, vetting, tagging, and match-day procedures.
The tournament structure keeps teams competing beyond the opening phase while giving visiting academies and families room to experience Diani between match commitments.
Registering independently? The individual entry rate is KES 2,500, and DJC will help find a suitable team or entry pathway subject to availability.
Register an individual playerAge categories
Know where every participant fits before registration.
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Register nowHow it works
A visible route from entry to final recognition.
- 01Registration & vetting
Complete records, identity checks, age verification, and official player tagging.
- 02Group stage
Structured opening matches with three points for a win and one for a draw.
- 03Qualification
Standings use points, goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head, and fair play.
- 04Cup pathways
Teams progress into Main, Plate, Bowl, or Drop competition.
- 05Finals & awards
Decisive placement matches, finals, trophies, and individual recognition.
See the wider DJC process and qualification flow.
Open full tournament formatRegistration requirements
Clear records protect participants and competition integrity.
Before approval
- Accurate team and participant information submitted by the published deadline
- Full player identity, school, NEMIS, parent or guardian, birth-certificate, and passport-photo records
- Signed DJC participation declaration and acceptance of the official agreement
- Attendance at official player vetting before the tournament
- A registered coach or authorized representative responsible for conduct and compliance
Playing environment
- Multiple playing grounds across the Diani tournament footprint
- Assigned team areas, technical benches, officials' zones, and controlled access
- Match commissioners supporting eligibility, operations, protests, and reports
- Final venue allocations published with the official fixtures
Need help before committing?
Contact the DJC teamAwards
Recognition for performance, growth, and sporting character.
Main Cup, Plate Cup, Bowl Cup, and Drop Cup trophies
Individual player awards
Fair-play and performance recognition
A progression path that keeps teams active beyond the group stage
Official tournament poster
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Official documents
Read the source before you register.
DJC Team Participation Agreement 2026
The complete agreement governing admission, participation, safeguarding, finance, conduct, media, data, and dispute resolution.
Participation Contract Acknowledgement Form
The declaration form an authorized representative signs after reviewing the full participation agreement.
DJC Code of Conduct 2026
Standards for players, coaches, officials, parents, guardians, and supporters across DJC.
DJC Football Rules & Governance 2026
Football eligibility, vetting, formats, match operations, discipline, points, progression, protests, and awards.
DJC Accommodation Policy 2026
Official and independent accommodation rules, booking channels, safeguarding expectations, liability, and team responsibilities.
Looking for event-wide documents and future match files?
Open Resource CentreFAQs
Fast answers before registration.
What is the football registration fee?
Each registered academy player is KES 2,100. Individual football entries are KES 2,500, and DJC will place individual players with a suitable team subject to availability.
How does DJC prevent age cheating?
DJC uses birth dates, supporting documents, registration checks, official vetting, and player tags to protect fair age-group competition.
Will teams continue after the group stage?
The 2026 structure is designed so teams continue into Main, Plate, Bowl, or Drop competition after the first phase.
Can DJC help visiting teams plan their trip?
DJC can help with curated accommodation, transport planning, and the wider coastal experience. Teams may also arrange their own stay under the accommodation policy.
DJC 2026