John Osogo Secondary School’s soccer team from Budalang’i is this year’s Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) champion, having beaten their arch-rivals, Mabunge RC from Nambale sub-county, at the county finals held at Kamuriai Secondary School in Teso North on Saturday evening.
John Osogo beat Mabunge 4-2 through penalty kicks after both teams drew 1-1 during normal time, a replica of last year’s finals, where penalty kicks separated them after finishing in a draw during regular and extra time at St. Mathias Secondary School in Busia town.
John Osogo qualified for the finals after beating Kolanya Boys from Teso North 3-1 on penalties, following a draw at the end of standard time.
On their side, Mabunge were beaten 2-0 by Kaliwa in the first semi-final, but they successfully appealed against Kaliwa, whom they accused of fielding ineligible players. After the case was determined, Kaliwa were kicked out of the competition and Mabunge was allowed to proceed to the finals.
John Osogo team head coach Eric Omondi said they are embarking on serious training ahead of the regional competitions next month.
In soccer, Kingandole from Butula emerged as the winner after beating St. Joseph’s Chakol 7-6 in a shootout, following a 1-1 draw during standard time.
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Butula Boys won the Boys’ volleyball title and will represent Busia County at the regional level alongside Mt. Olives, Katakwa, and Bujwang’a, who emerged second, third, and fourth consecutively.
St. Mary’s Amukura won the girls’ volleyball team, while Bumala AC, St. Cecilia Nangina, and Katakwa took positions two, three, and four consecutively.
Bumala Ac won the netball competition and will represent the county alongside Odiado, Sisenye, and Katira.
Sigalame Boys won the basketball Tournament, while Kolanya Boys, Butula Boys, and Mundika Boys finished second, third, and fourth consecutively, and they will all represent the county at the regional level.
The girls’ basketball title was won by St. Cecilia Nangina Girls, who proceeded to the regional alongside St. Monica Chakol Girls, Bumala AC, and Lwanya Girls.
Butula Boys won the rugby Competition, with Kolanya Boys, Mundika Boys, and Nambale Boys taking positions two, three, and four consecutively. Meanwhile, Nanderema won the girls’ title, with Sisenye, St. Monica Chakol Girls, and Busiada Girls finishing second, third, and fourth consecutively.
By Leonard Acharry
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