St Joseph Boys High School reaffirmed their status as a regional football powerhouse after retaining the Rift Valley Secondary School Term Two football title following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kimuron Secondary School at Hill School grounds in Uasin Gishu County.
The win not only extended their unbeaten streak in regional competitions but also highlighted their growing consistency and tactical maturity under head coach Amos Juma.
The match, which drew a passionate crowd, saw striker Instine Simiyu rise to the occasion once again—scoring a dramatic 90th-minute goal after a goalkeeping error, sending fans and school officials into celebration.
“We’ve shown resilience and commitment throughout this tournament,” said head coach Amos Juma. “The boys have worked hard, and our clean sheet record speaks for itself.”
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St Joseph’s defensive wall stood tall throughout the tournament. From the group stages to the final, the team did not concede a single goal—a feat that underlines the strength of their tactical organization.
Juma believes their performance is not just a win for the school but a reflection of the growing competitiveness of school football in the Rift Valley.
“Teams are improving, and matches are becoming tighter. You can’t take anything for granted at this level anymore,” he added.
This year’s campaign saw St Joseph sweep aside strong contenders: a 5-0 quarterfinal rout of Ngamia One from Turkana County, followed by a 4-0 demolition of Meteitei from Nandi in the semis.
Beyond individual brilliance, the team’s success has also been credited to solid preparation and depth in the squad.
“We have good rotation and balance in the team. Every player understands their role, and that’s key when heading into a national tournament,” Juma said.
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Now all eyes are on the national stage. After settling for bronze last year, the team is setting their sights on the top prize.
“The mission is clear—nothing short of the national title,” Juma said with determination.
As the region’s torchbearers, the pressure is now on the Trans Nzoia-based side to deliver at the national level and showcase Rift Valley’s depth in school football talent.
Elsewhere, Nasokol Girls from West Pokot and Friends School Bwake from Trans Nzoia also emerged as regional champions in girls’ football and rugby sevens respectively, underlining the diversity and growing sports excellence across the Rift.
Meanwhile, volleyball finals in both boys’ and girls’ categories remain in limbo following multiple appeals over alleged ineligible players—yet another sign of the high stakes and competitiveness driving this year’s edition of the school games.
