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Boys football serves up epic final as secondary schools' games conclude
Instine Simiyu (right) of St Joseph’s Boys High School in Kitale plays against Nicole Solanya of St Anthony’s Boys High School in a semi-final match during the Trans Nzoia County Secondary Schools Term Two Games at Chebisaas Boy High School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County on July 02, 2025.
What you need to know:
- Musingu came behind to defeat reigning national champions Highway Secondary School 3-2 in the semi-final.
- St Joseph’s beat newcomers Agai Secondary School from Nyanza region 3-0 in the other semifinal match.
Familiar opponents will face off in Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSSA) Term Two national games finals as the week-long event ends today in Kakamega.
The overall winners will take the bragging rights, but the semifinalists in all the disciplines will qualify to represent host nation Kenya in East Africa championships scheduled for August 14 - 24 in Kakamega County.
In boys’ football final planned for Mumias Sports Complex, Western region’s champions Musingu High will play St Joseph’s Kitale Boys High School from Rift valley at the same venue.
Musingu twice came from one goal down to defeat Nairobi region and reigning national champions Highway Secondary School 3-2 in the first semi-final match, while St Joseph’s beat newcomers Agai Secondary School from Nyanza 3-0 in the second semifinal match played at the same venue.
Highway scored through Rial Beliew and P. Otongolo, as fan favourite Marvin Ashihundu, and Kevin Mukaramoja scored for Musingu. Highway defender Bevern Ayaga scored an own goal. Agai will play Highway in the third-place play-offs.
Agai coach Gordon Akoko said playing at nationals was in itself was a plus considering they were new at that stage.
“We can only get better in the forthcoming editions. We have announced our arrival at this stage, and we intend to be here going forward. We hope to play well against Highway, and to ruffle few feathers in East Africa Games,” said Akoko.
In girls’ football final, national champions Butere Girls will square it out with fellow Western region team Madira Secondary School at Mumias Sports Complex. Butere walloped Kobala Secondary from Nyanza region 3-0 with goals from Diana Anyango, Medrine Truphena, and Celestine Aludo to reach the final, while Madira saw off Nasokol from Rift valley 2-1. Kobalo will play Nasokol in the third place played-off.
Butere’s coach, Howard Shikanga hopes to win the match, which is a repeat of Western region final in which his team won 1-0.
“It’s a match that could go either way but we are ready for them. At the regional level, we were in the same pool, and they beat us in the opening match 1-0 but we returned the favor in the final and defeated them 1-0. We will be out to defend the title but it will be a tough call,” said Shikanga.
In boys’ volleyball final, national champions Cheptil Secondary from Rift Valley have a date with rivals and former champions Malava Boys High School from Western region at the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST)grounds.
Malava beat Gogo secondary School from Nyanza 3-1 (25-18,19-25,25-16,25-14) in the semis to advance, while Cheptil beat new comers Mwaluphamba from Coast region 3-0 (25-19,25-16,25-19).
In girls’ final, Eastern region champions Kwanthanze Secondary will face off with national and Rift valley champions Kesogon Secondary School.
Kesogon beat Bishop Sulumeti Secondary School 3-0 (31-29,26-24,25-15) in the semifinals, while Kwanthanze defeated Soweto Academy from Nairobi region3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-13).
Kwanthanze coach Justine Kigwari hopes his team can reclaim the national title and go all the way and retain the East Africa Games.
At MMUST, national netball champions Oyugi Ogango beat former champions Kaya Tiwi Secondary 92 - 12 to romp to the final, where they face newcomers St Joseph Kitale who beat Bukokholo from Western 48-40.
