Defending champions John Osogo Secondary School (Joss) of Busia County started the term two games in the Western Region Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) on a losing note as they were shocked to a defeat in their opening match. The tournament that began yesterday at Bungoma High School ends on Saturday, July 20, 2024.
Opening Match Highlights
- Match Result: Kibabii defeated John Osogo 1-0.
- Goal Scorer: Ian Nanga scored the decisive goal in the 29th minute.
- Performance: JOSS displayed remarkable skill but could not capitalize on their opportunities.
Tournament Overview
The four days sporting event was high with expectation for JOSS having previously performed well in the county games. Though they had high hopes of moving on to the next phase, JOSS had two more games to be played their next two games will be the determinant factor about their qualification to the semis.
Upcoming Matches
- Second Match: John Osogo vs. Munyuki at Sudi Stadium today.
- Third Match: John Osogo vs. Chavakali Boys on Friday.
Potential Impact
The shock defeat of JOSS places them in a big dilemma, though with another last chance to sail through if they win in the last fixture and another one to stay confident of reviving their dreams. They have to fight on and win their last two games to make it to the Semi-Finals and keep alive their hopes of being favorites in the region.
Rumors doing rounds indicate that this is the most unpredictable and competitive tournament in high school sports. JOSS has the next few critical days in order to pick up the pieces and move ahead in the championship.