The reigning national soccer champions, St Anthony’s Boys Kitale, stretched their fine run in the ongoing Trans Nzoia secondary school competitions. Solidarity Boys who represented Kenya in the East and Central Africa competitions held in Kigali, Rwanda, last year, booked a place in the semi-finals following a 2-1 win over Goseta Boys.
Upcoming Semi-Final Showdown
St Anthony’s Boys Kitale, who have been posting some strong performances, will now meet SA Hilario in the semis at St Philip’s Tuigoi. The latter booked a ticket to the semis after edging Njoro Boys 1-0 in a tightly contested match, further setting up the stage for this epic encounter between the two teams.
Girls’ Football Highlights
In the girls’ football category, defending champions at the Rift Valley regional level, Wiyeta Girls easily tore apart Korongo 8-0, but in the subsequent match they could only manage a goalless draw with St Joseph’s Girls. St Joseph’s Girls likewise flexed their muscles when they routed Korongo 7-0.
The win that saw Anderson Girls advance to the semis was hard-fought, with a 1-0 scoreline against St Andrews Baraton. They continued their fine performance but suffered a setback after going down 2-1 to Kwanza Girls. Despite the setback, Kwanza booked a slot at the semis following a 0-0 draw with St Andrews Barton.
Semi-Final Lineup
The semi-final lineup is expected to be encounters that see the teams fight out for a place in the finals. In the boys’ category, St Anthony’s Boy Kitale takes part against SA Hilario, while in the girls’, St Joseph’s Girls, Anderson Girls, Wiyeta Girls, and Kwanza Girls will be rumbling it out for the championship.
The event has witnessed the competitiveness of budding athletes, which only sets the table for some good matches ahead. With teams gearing up for the semis, fans and supporters are keenly awaiting what will be the next exciting chapter in this scintillating tournament.