Kisumu: Kisumu Day High School’s football team has received a major boost ahead of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) competitions after the school’s Alumni Association donated a new set of official jerseys to the team. The donation is expected to strengthen the morale of the players as the team popularly known as ‘Yudhe’ seeks to reclaim its place among Kenya’s top school football teams.
According to Kenya News Agency, Kisumu Day remains one of the most successful football powerhouses in the Nyanza region, having consistently dominated county and regional championships over the years. Speaking during the presentation ceremony, Principal Rabet Abidha hailed the gesture, describing the alumni as key stakeholders in the institution’s growth both academically and in co-curricular activities.
Abidha stated that the main aim of the institution is to ensure that students excel academically, noting that the school’s academic performance had improved significantly, with the mean grade rising from 4.1 to 6.1 and 129 students qualifying for university admission last year. He added that the school had expanded participation in co-curricular activities, registering notable achievements across various disciplines, including athletics and handball.
Abidha revealed that the football team’s latest support package was the result of continued engagement between the school and former students passionate about the sport. He pledged continued collaboration with the Alumni Association, emphasizing their crucial support to the institution’s success.
Team captain, Rio Ferdinando Oyugi, expressed gratitude for the donation, saying the players were highly motivated and determined to reward the alumni’s faith in them with strong performances. Oyugi highlighted the team’s intensive preparations since December and expressed confidence in making a deep run in this year’s championships.
Representing the Alumni Association, Cleophas Oluoch, said the initiative aimed at boosting the players’ morale as they seek to restore the school’s footballing glory. Oluoch reaffirmed the Alumni’s commitment to supporting both the football programme and the broader development of the school, emphasizing their continued support for the team.
The donation comes at a crucial time as Kisumu Day prepares for the upcoming KSSSA football season, with hopes high that the fresh backing from former students will inspire another successful chapter in the school’s rich football history.
