In the growing landscape of Kenyan football, 2023 will be remembered as the year a bold vision came to life. It was the year Kahawa Pride transformed from a community team into a structured football club — and the year a powerful partnership was born.

At the center of this story are two visionary leaders: Mathias O’lander, CEO of Kahawa Pride, and Hayess Canop, CEO of Jesey Bird, a global sportswear manufacturer best known for designing world-class football jerseys.

What began as a conversation about uniforms and brand identity soon evolved into a full-fledged partnership. Jesey Bird, under Canop’s leadership, recognized the raw potential and community spirit surrounding Kahawa Pride. By late 2023, the two sides had officially joined forces as co-partners, with Jesey Bird providing not only kits but also strategic support to help professionalize the club.

Teaming up with Jesey Bird meant aligning with a vision to build a club that inspires players, unites fans, and sets new standards in Kenyan football. We support our women’s team the same way we support our men’s team, because growth in football must be equal for all.

Kahawa Pride represents the kind of passion and community-driven football that inspires us as a company. Partnering with them is about more than kits, it’s about helping shape a future where football thrives at every level.

The breakthrough year also marked a deeper shift: Kahawa Pride began operating like a true football club. In 2023, the partnership laid the groundwork for a structured approach, ambition, and a clear pathway for players. This season, the club has announced plans to host trials, opening doors for young talent to step up and be part of the journey. With a stronger management structure and growing fan support, the Jesey Bird partnership has become the heartbeat of this transformation, symbolizing both style on the pitch and strength off it.

Today, Kahawa Pride serves as a testament to what collaboration can accomplish. A community’s dream, powered by the expertise of O’lander and the global reach of Canop’s Jesey Bird, has become a force to watch in Kenyan football.

And as the club marches forward, 2023 will always remain the breakthrough year — the spark that turned ambition into legacy.
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