Kakamega Central schools to contend in thrilling showdown in KSSSA football championship

The Kakamega Central Championship—2025 football tournament kicks off this Saturday. Over 20 secondary schools battled for glory under the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) banner.(Education News Kenya — https://educationnews.co.ke/news/kakamega-central-schools-to-contend-in-thrilling-showdown-in-ksssa-football-championship)

Held across three pitches—Rugby, Mabao, and Bukhulunya—the event showcases the region’s rising football talent and school spirit.

The championship has attracted a rich lineup of teams grouped into four pools:

• Pool A: Eshisiru, Maraba, Indangalasia, and Ikonyero

• Pool B: Shikoti Mixed, Mwangaza, Ebwabwa, and Township

• Pool C: Ematetie, Matioli, Mwiyala, Elukho, and Sir Henry

• Pool D: Kakamega High, Esokone, Rosterman, Eshibeye, and Shieywe

This year’s competition features a robust group stage format, with teams divided into four pools. Notable contenders include Kakamega High, Shikoti Mixed, Ematetie, Rosterman, and Eshisiru.

Each pool—A through D—will see intense round-robin matchups over two days.

Early action will be seen on day one, with Mwiyala, Elukho, Kakamega, and Shikoti Mixed securing strong starts across their respective pitches. Fans witnessed thrilling matchups like Mwiyala vs. Elukho and Kakamega vs. Shieywe, with more critical fixtures set for Sunday.