Ambassadors Football Kenya
Football clubs for 150 children, coach training, and more.
Making an Impact in Kenya
Ambassadors Football Kenya is focused on training coaches to reach the nation with the Good News. Our goal is to have every field in Kenya with an empowered coach who will become a father figure for their players, who instills values, models good character, and disciples them to know Jesus.
With 42% of the Kenyan population under the age of 15, there is a need to have role models who will walk with these children in the ways of the Lord on and off the field.
Our existing ministry programs include training of coaches through the Ambassadors TREC course, football clubs and camps, and community outreach events.
Coaches Training
We train and empower father and mother figure coaches to run sustainable football ministries in their churches and communities. Through long-term mentorship on the pitch, coaches have a unique opportunity to transform lives because they:
- Meet children where they love to be – on the sports field, not sitting in a classroom or church
- Work with players at a formative age – when they're most open to change and developing values
- Build consistent, long-term relationships – repeated influence creates lasting impact
Our coaches develop skills in four key roles:
Sports Coach
Life Coach
Father/Mother Figure
Provides stability and positive role modeling for children who lack father or mother figures.
Disciple Maker
Club Teams
We run Ambassadors Football Clubs for over 150 children weekly, using our Toward the Goal Curriculum to teach obedience to God's word through football and Bible stories.
Our volunteer coaches serve at two locations: Rosslyn and Imara.
Summer Camp
Join us this summer for an exciting and enriching football experience in a safe, supportive, and faith-filled environment where young players (3-14yrs) grow in skill, build confidence, and develop strong character both on and off the pitch.
What to expect:
- Technical training
- Small sided games
- Competitions
- Bible time
Cost:
- Age 3-5yrs: Ksh 7,500
- Age 6-14rs: Ksh 15,000
Every year, we partner with local churches and organizations across Kenya to host Football Camps where children ages 3-14 can grow both as players and in their faith. Kids learn new skills, compete in a fun and safe environment, and discover more about Jesus.
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Community Outreach
Ambassadors Football partners with organizations, churches, and community groups across Kenya to impact children and young people through clinics, camps, and tournaments. We use football as a powerful tool to build relationships and share the love of Jesus.
Interested? Contact us for one of our staff to come visit your church, school, orphanage, rehab center, or community.
Tour & Cultural Exchange
Would you like to join us on a life-changing coaching tour and outreach?
We invite coaches who have a passion for football, cultural exchange, and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to come and serve with us. This is a unique opportunity to explore a different culture while making a lasting impact through coaching, mentorship, and faith.
You are welcome to come as an individual coach or as part of a group or team. Whether you specialize in sports coaching, youth mentorship, or leadership development, your skills and heart for service can make a difference.
We also warmly welcome churches and schools that desire to combine missions, outreach, and cultural exploration. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with local communities, experience diverse cultures, and share the message of hope and love found in Jesus Christ.
This coaching tour is more than a visit—it’s a chance to build relationships, grow spiritually, and serve with purpose.
Our Team
Want to serve as a volunteer with us? We can't do what we do without our wonderful team of volunteers and partners.Â
Board of Directors
Stephen Rigby
Stephen was born and raised in Chicago, USA where he grew to love the game of football. He played at Wheaton College in the US earning All-American honors and then continued his career in the US playing for the Cleveland City Stars in the USL 2nd Division.
He came to Kenya in 2007 and played for World Hope FC (now Nairobi City Stars) in the KPL before retiring from competitive football and serving with Ambassadors Football as a missionary in football. He has completed the TREC Level 3 coaching course and has a depth of experience in football ministry in the USA and Kenya since 2004.
Steve Githendu Maina
Stephen Githendu Maina is the Managing Director at Kenya Weddings Ltd and holds a BSc in Computer Science from Kenyatta University. With a passion for working with children and experience as a Sunday School teacher at Nairobi Chapel, Stephen actively supports Ambassadors Football's vision by volunteering at camps and clubs.
Steve Kiteto
Steve Kiteto is passionate about inspiring positive change through training and coaching. He founded Badili Experience Limited, a company focused on helping adults navigate life's key transitions and responsibilities.
His programs include life transitions coaching for those in their 30s and 40s, family development (marriage and parenting), and organizational development (strategy and team building).
Steve enjoys outdoor adventure as a space for learning and recreation. He is married to Lizzie, and together they have three children.
Mwangi Gathetu
Mwangi Muthui is a disciple of Jesus, devoted husband, father of two, and lover of sports and adventure. With an undergraduate degree in business and marketing, he began his career in startup marketing before transitioning to Nairobi Baptist Church, where he spent 9 years working primarily with youth.
He currently serves as Nairobi City Director for Resource Global, helping Christian professionals discover their God-given calling in their work. Mwangi holds a master's in Biblical Studies and Theology and is an ordained minister with Nairobi Baptist Church.
Joyce Njagi
Joyce brings 20 years of experience in child and youth programming, with expertise in organizational leadership, strategy execution, change management, project management, M&E, and gender and development.
She currently serves as Global Manager of Solutions at Compassion International, coordinating program cycle adoption across 10 African countries. Joyce also serves as a Board of Trustee for Marjorie School in Kirinyaga County and contributes to the Leadership, Research and Material Development Centre at her local church.
Joseph Okello
Joe brings extensive experience in education, entrepreneurship, business, and youth development. He serves as a Non-Executive Director across diverse organizations in the education, technology, health, and humanitarian sectors.
Passionate about transforming lives and reducing inequality, Joe is the founder of the Association of Family Business Enterprises Kenya.
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Prefer to give by check?
Make it payable to Ambassadors Football and mail to:
Ambassadors Football
PO BOX 847
Twinsburg, OH 44087-9921
NOTE: Please be sure to add a note designating who/what the donation is for.
All gifts are tax-deductible as allowable by law.
For questions about online giving or for more information regarding giving options please contact us at: [email protected]
Donating from Kenya?
If you live in Kenya, you can give directly through our local ministry in Kenya. Here are 2 ways to give:
#1. DIRECT DEPOSIT
Bank Name: NCBA BANK KENYA PLC
Branch Name: LAVINGTON
Branch Code: 201
Bank Address: PO BOX 44599-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Bank Account Name: Ambassadors Football Kenya
Bank Code: 07000
Bank Account Number: KES(9820540015 / USD 9820540028
SWIFT/BIC Code: CBAFKENX
MPESA PAYBILL: 880100
#2 M-PESA PAYBILL
NCBA Paybill: 880100
Account: 9820540015
Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Donating from the UK?
If you live in the UK, you can give to this country through our UK office. Here are 3 ways to give:
#1. DIRECT DEPOSIT – You can donate online straight to our bank account. 100% of the donation goes to Ambassadors Football.
Account Name: Ambassadors Football Limited
Sort Code: 82-12-08
Account No: 00225994
Ref: Note the purpose/designation of the gift
Please also fill out our simple ONLINE GIVING FORM with your contact details and indicate whether we can claim Gift Aid.
#2 ONLINE here (CAF) or via Stewardship.
#3 LEGACY GIFT – Leave a gift in your will to support Ambassadors long into the future. Visit freewill.co.uk and please contact our finance department at [email protected].
Gift Aid: If you are a UK taxpayer, we can reclaim the tax you have paid at no extra cost to you. Learn more here.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Contact Us
Have questions about our club, camps, program, or how you can help? Contact us through the form below or by emailing us at: [email protected]
Location
Mercy Nairobi Church
Corner of Muindi Mbingu St & University Way
2nd Floor – Kingsway Nairobi Centre
Nairobi, Kenya 00100