The 2025 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Boys’ Football Final has all the markings of a premeditated showdown—Musingu High School, the hosts, versus St. Joseph’s Boys Kitale (JOBO), their formidable rivals from Rift Valley.
The high-stakes clash will be staged today at the Mumias Sugar Sports Complex, concluding a tournament marked by controversy, appeals, and resounding comebacks. But the boys’ final won’t be the only headline fixture.
Earlier in the day, Butere Girls (Kakamega) will face off with Madira Girls (Vihiga) in a heated rematch of the Western Region final—this time with a national title on the line. The girls’ match, too, promises fireworks as both teams seek regional and national dominance in one breath.
The boys’ final, however, is where the echoes of controversy are loudest. Musingu High found themselves embroiled in allegations of fielding four overage players during their County final against Kakamega School—one of Kenya’s most decorated school football programmes.
While disqualification seemed inevitable, the tournament jury took a different course, ordering a rematch rather than outright expulsion.
Musingu seized the second chance and stormed through the regionals to book a place in the finals. St. Joseph’s Boys Kitale, popularly known as JOBO, walked a similar tightrope.
In their fiery Trans Nzoia County last four against archrivals St. Anthony’s Boys, JOBO was accused of fielding three ineligible players.
The matter escalated when JOBO controversially abandoned the match following a denied penalty, prompting an appeal.
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Like Musingu, they were spared the axe. A replay was ordered, with JOBO dominating 5–0, clearing their name and advancing through the championship with renewed purpose.
Jobo (St Joseph’s Boys) defeated Bwake Boys 1-0 in a chaotic final of the controversial Trans Nzoia County football matches.
The match was played in Eldoret (Uasin Gishu County) after days of chaos, confusion and protests in Trans Nzoia.
The decisions, though controversial, allowed both teams to rewrite their fates—and now, to meet in what is being dubbed the “appeal kings final.” Across social media, fans have followed the drama with intense passion.
Meanwhile, the girls’ final sets the stage for another emotionally charged Western derby.
Butere Girls, national defending champions, and Madira Girls, a rising force from Vihiga, will clash in an encounter that extends beyond regional pride.
Their last encounter between the two saw Butere emerge victorious, but Madira has since sharpened their edge and now seeks both redemption and a national title.
What began as a season of uncertainty has built up to a thrilling crescendo—a collision of giants, forged not just by talent, but by tenacity and the will to fight beyond the whistle.
By Joseph Mambili and Douglas Dindi
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