Draft:Murang'a Seal

Murang'a SEAL
Full name	Murang’a Sports Excellence Academy Ltd Football Club
Nickname(s)	SEAL
Founded	2016
Ground	St. Sebastian Park, Githuri, Murang'a County
Capacity	1,000
Owner	Robert Macharia
Chairman	Robert Macharia
Manager	Yusuf Chipo
League	Kenyan Premier League
2023–24	13th
Website	www.murangaseal.com

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Murang'a SEAL Football Club is a professional football club based in Murang'a, Kenya. The club competes in the Kenyan Premier League, the top tier of Kenyan football.

History

Murang'a SEAL was founded in 2016 by businessman Robert Macharia as a grassroots sports mentorship initiative aimed at nurturing underprivileged football talent in the Mount Kenya region. The name SEAL stands for Sports Excellence Academy Ltd.

In 2019, the team was promoted to the Kenyan National Super League (NSL), Kenya's second-tier football division. They finished as runners-up in the 2022–23 season with 69 points, earning promotion to the Kenyan Premier League.

Stadium

The club plays its home matches at St. Sebastian Park in Githuri, Murang'a County. The stadium holds approximately 1,000 spectators.

Ownership and Management

Murang'a SEAL is privately owned. Founder Robert Macharia serves as the club’s president and chairman. As of the 2024–25 season, the team is coached by Yusuf Chipo.

Recent Performance

In their debut season in the Kenyan Premier League (2023–24), Murang’a SEAL finished 13th with 38 points from 34 matches.

Community Engagement

Murang’a SEAL has been instrumental in reviving football enthusiasm in the Mount Kenya region, especially after the relegation of Thika United in 2018. The club has gained strong local support, with thousands attending home matches. Club president Macharia has expressed a desire to play home games in various counties across the region to broaden outreach.

External links

Category:Football clubs in Kenya Category:Sport in Murang'a County Category:Association football clubs established in 2016 Category:2016 establishments in Kenya