Kayole Starlets Seal Groundbreaking Kit Partnership with Gofere Sportswear

Nairobi, Kenya – 20th August 2025 – Kayole Starlets Football Club, Kenya’s most followed women’s football team, is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Gofere Sportswear, an international sports brand whose bold motto is “Winning is a Habit.” This partnership marks Gofere’s first-ever club deal in Kenya, underscoring their commitment to expanding their footprint across African football.

Under this partnership, Gofere Sportswear will exclusively supply the official home, away, and third kits for Kayole Starlets’ first team and technical bench. In addition, Gofere will provide full kit packages for the Kayole Starlets Academy, ensuring that the next generation of players is also kitted in world-class gear.

In a first for the club, fan versions of the official kits will also be made available, retailing at just KES 1,500. Fans can pre-order immediately by making payments directly to the club’s accounts and confirming via WhatsApp with Joshua.

Speaking on the partnership, our Commercial Director, Eric Jackson, said:

“Today, we mark another important step in our journey to commercialization. Partnering with an international sportswear brand of Gofere’s caliber highlights the growth of women’s football in Kenya and the power of Kayole Starlets’ fan base. We are thrilled to be the first Kenyan club to bring Gofere on board.”

Mr. Samuel Mekonen, Chief Executive Officer at Gofere Sportswear added:

“We are excited to enter Kenya through such a pioneering club. Kayole Starlets embody resilience, ambition, and passion; qualities that align perfectly with our philosophy that winning is a habit. This partnership is just the beginning of our long-term vision for Kenyan and African football.”

This collaboration is a historic milestone for women’s football in Kenya, combining Gofere’s cutting-edge designs with Kayole Starlets’ unmatched fan culture. Together, we are setting new standards in visibility, professionalism, and fan engagement.

For pre-orders and confirmation, fans are encouraged to:

• Make payments to the official Kayole Starlets FC accounts via Paybill 247247, Account number 060137
• Confirm via WhatsApp with Joshua Sakwa on +254 716 739 847

About Kayole Starlets FC
Kayole Starlets is Kenya’s most followed women’s football club, with a mission to empower young women through football, inspire communities, and set new benchmarks in women’s sports across Africa.

About Gofere Sportswear
Gofere is an Ethiopian-based international sportswear brand. It designs, manufactures, and markets sports apparel for professional and amateur sports clubs in Ethiopia and other African nations. The brand was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Addis Ababa. Gofere is known for producing high-quality, affordable, and customizable sportswear and apparels including balls and goalkeeper gloves.

The brand name, “Gofere,” is derived from the Amharic word for “lion’s fur coat,” symbolizing the strength and pride of Africa. 

What started with limited resources has grown into a Pan-African sportswear company, producing over 5,000 pieces per month and reaching customers across six continents. 

Gofere now offers a range of sports apparel in more than 15 sports disciplines.

Gofere products are available in Ethiopia, Djibouti and Uganda with its chain shops, with plans to expand further into other African markets. They also have a presence on Amazon and other online stores.

Media Contacts:
Joshua Sakwa
Chairman
Kayole Starlets FC
+254 716 739 847

Michael Legesse
Communications Head
Gofere Sportswear
+251 91 185 6587
https://goferesportswear.com