Run the Ball
2026
MADRID, SPAIN / NAIROBI, KENYA – July, 2026 -While marathon victories are traditionally Kenya’s proudest sporting milestones, the passion for football has seen an undeniable rise across the nation, and we want to be an active part of it.
And that's why Run The Ball and Kick to Victory Academy, founded by Abraham Dawo Omondi, have officially established a Strategic International Development Partnership. This alliance aims to connect the academy’s football community with the Spanish ecosystem, focusing on youth growth and transformative development experiences.
Under this alliance, Kick to Victory recognizes Run The Ball as its preferred Strategic International Partner for Spain. The partnership will focus on co-developing exclusive programs, including:
Club Immersion Experiences: Access to the Spanish football methodology and club culture.
Collaborative Coaching Exchange: Technical and tactical exchange for coaches.
Youth Development Activities: Team stages and high-performance camps on Spanish soil designed to broaden the players’ sporting and personal horizons.
Local Activations: Facilitating the travel of Spanish youth academy coaches to lead specialized soccer clinics on the academy’s grounds in Kiambu.
At Run The Ball, we are honored to partner with an academy that actively provides access to sport while developing both football and soft skills for young boys and girls driven by the motto fun, develop and nurture. Seeding the way for them to fall in love with the spirit of the game through excellence in coaching is a shared mission. This partnership is about creating new development stimuli and life-changing experiences for the local community.
“Partnering with Run The Ball opens a gateway of opportunities for our young players and technical staff. This collaboration is rooted in the spirit of Harambee a Swahili word that evokes the sentiments of community and pulling together. It aligns perfectly with our core mission: building not just outstanding footballers, but well-rounded individuals through sports and soft skills. The upcoming 'Spain Football Experience' will be a historic milestone for Kick to Victory, offering our players unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of the global game.”
The collaboration will follow a phased roadmap starting in June 2026, leading up to a "Spain Football Experience", where Kick to Victory members will live and breathe the Spanish football lifestyle firsthand.
