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"speaker_name": "Prof. Sambili",
"speaker_title": "December 1, 2009 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 4168 The Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports",
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"legal_name": "Hellen Jepkemoi Sambili",
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"content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for your protection. I beg to answer. (a) The Ministry is aware that the AFC Leopards has qualified to represent the country in the Continental Cup, while SOFAPAKA Football Club (FC) has qualified to represent us in the African Cup of Champions. I take this opportunity to congratulate both teams on their well deserved victory in their respective qualification matches. I further note that SOFAPAKA FC made a historic achievement by winning the National Premier League in its very first attempt thus qualifying to represent us in the continental tournament next season. However, due to inadequate funding levels currently, the Ministry is not in a position to support community football clubs while at the same time support clubs that take part in various championships. As such, we mainly concentrate our little resources in supporting our national team in its various obligations, which we have done very effectively in our recent efforts to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations. (b) I note with appreciation and thank the many corporate organisations that have risen to support our various sport teams. Only a few weeks ago, SOFAPAKA FC received a handsome sponsorship package from our leading cement manufacturer, namely, East African Portland Cementâs Blue Triangle. I am sure that more of such sponsorship packages are on their way for both our teams, which performed very well in the past. These being our top teams, we shall not close the door on them. Their requests, which are yet to reach the Ministry, will be given due consideration in their own merit. I also take this opportunity to wish both teams success at their respective continental championships. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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