Musingu High School assistant coach Cliftone Lugalia has officially joined Kakamega High School, bolstering the technical bench of the famed Green Commandos.
Lugalia, an English Literature teacher and a CAF C–licensed coach, crosses over from Musingu, popularly known as the Scorpions, to link up with their traditional rivals in a transfer that is already generating buzz within the school’s football circles.
The rivalry between Kakamega School and Musingu High School is one deeply rooted in Western Kenya’s rich football heritage.
For years, the Green Commandos and the Scorpions have battled for regional supremacy, often producing thrilling encounters that define the school games calendar. Lugalia’s move adds a fresh layer of intrigue to that contest.
At Kakamega school, Lugalia is expected to inject tactical discipline, structured build-up play, and defensive organisation, areas where he earned praise during his stint with Musingu.
His CAF C qualification underscores his technical grounding, while his academic background reflects the balance between classroom excellence and sporting success that defines elite school programs.
For the Green Commandos, this appointment signals a clear intent. Kakamega school remains the most decorated football institution in school games history, with a legacy built on consistency, talent development and national dominance.
Strengthening the technical bench ahead of term two competitions demonstrates their determination to maintain that status amid growing competition.
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On the other hand, Musingu High School will feel the departure of a tactician who understood the DNA of the Scorpions — resilient, fast-paced, and fearless. Losing a member of the technical team to a direct rival adds emotional weight to future encounters between the two sides.
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As the new season approaches, all eyes will now be on the next Green Commandos vs Scorpions clash.
With Lugalia now in green rather than maroon, the rivalry promises even higher stakes — not just for points and trophies, but for pride.
By Philip Koech
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