- A crucial semi-final replay between Cheptil High School and Sang’alo Secondary School has reshaped the Nandi County boys’ volleyball championship.
- The winner will face Lelmokwo Secondary School in the county final after the half-term break.
- In the girls’ category, AIC Kosirai Secondary School will battle Cheptil High School for the county title.
The Nandi County KSSSA volleyball championship has entered a decisive and tense phase after officials confirmed a crucial semi-final replay between national champions Cheptil High School and Sang’alo Secondary School, a decision that has left the boys’ final hanging in the balance ahead of the post-half-term fixtures.
The replay has effectively reshaped the boys’ competition, introducing fresh uncertainty at a stage where teams were already preparing for the final showdown.
Cheptil High School, widely regarded as one of the tournament favourites, must now overcome a determined Sang’alo side in a match that will determine who advances to the county final.
The winner of this high-stakes replay will face Lelmokwo Secondary School, who have already secured their place in the boys’ final after a strong and consistent run through the knockout stages.
Lelmokwo now waits with an advantage in preparation time, but also faces the challenge of strategizing for two possible opponents.
Girls’ final set
In the girls’ category, attention remains firmly on the final as AIC Kosirai Secondary School prepares to take on Cheptil High School.
The fixture promises a competitive encounter, with both sides having demonstrated strong form, tactical discipline and resilience throughout the tournament.
Sports officials have confirmed that all remaining matches will be played after the half-term break, with dates and venues to be communicated later.
The delay is expected to allow proper logistical arrangements and ensure fair competition at the concluding stage.
As the championship heads into its final stretch, the competition has intensified beyond performance alone, testing teams’ mental strength, preparation and adaptability under changing circumstances.
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With titles on the line and reputations at stake, the Nandi volleyball championship now stands poised for a dramatic conclusion once the remaining fixtures are staged.
By Adrian Biwott
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