St Joseph Boys High School, famously known as JOBO, delivered yet another commanding performance as they sailed into the semi-finals of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term Two games with a 3-1 triumph over Kirangari High School. The match, played at Kakamega High School grounds, was a showcase of JOBO’s class, composure, and attacking prowess.
JOBO’s goals came from their sensational forward, Instin Simiyu, the ever-reliable Collins Mwalati, and the dynamic Gabriel Silali. Simiyu, who has now netted six goals in the tournament, continues to dazzle fans and scouts alike with his lethal finishing and intelligent play.
Kirangari’s lone goal came from Lucas Kiok, a former JOBO student, but it was merely a consolation against the dominant Rift Valley giants.
JOBO’s fluid football, solid teamwork, and tactical brilliance have made them the team to watch in this year’s competition.
Their unbeaten run and goal-scoring form have earned them admiration across the country, with many tipping them as firm favourites to lift the national title.
The boys from St. Joseph will now face Agai Mixed Secondary School from the Nyanza region in the semifinals.
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Agai narrowly lost their final group match 1-0 to Musingu High School, who also secured a spot in the knockout stages.
Defending champions Highway Secondary School survived by the skin of their teeth after tying with Kirangari on points, goals scored, and goals conceded.
However, they advanced on disciplinary grounds, as Kirangari’s coach had been red-carded in an earlier match. Highway had earlier sealed a 2-0 win over Serani High School.
Highway now faces Musingu High School in a highly anticipated semi-final clash, a repeat of last year’s final in Kisii County, which ended 1-1 before Highway triumphed 3-2 in a tense penalty shootout.
In the girls’ category, reigning national champions Butere Girls High School maintained their perfect record with a 3-0 demolition of Ruiru Girls. Their next test will be against Kobala Secondary School, who stormed into the semis after a convincing 3-0 win over Mwanambeyu.
Nasokol Girls from the Rift Valley, who drew 1-1 with Dr Charles Girls, will lock horns with Madira Girls. Madira booked their spot with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Dagoretti Mixed.
By our reporter
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