Bungoma: Kitondo Boys High School Kitondo Boys High School emerged victorious against All Saints Boys High School, Embu County, with a 7-5 win, securing a spot at the upcoming National Ball Games in Thika town, Kiambu County, scheduled for early August 2026.
According to Kenya News Agency, the victory for Kitondo School from Makueni County served as a sweet revenge after their earlier defeat to All Saints, who were the defending champions in the Eastern Region. Kitondo Boys coach Michael Satia compared the win to the biblical story of ‘David versus Goliath,’ acknowledging the unexpected success of his team over the regional giants known for their experience in rugby.
Satia expressed his gratitude, stating, “First of all, I thank God for how far He has brought us. We can say Goliath has fallen. Nobody expected us to beat All Saints Boys High School.” He further motivated his team to stay focused and prepare diligently for the national games, asserting that no team should defeat them twice.
Reflecting on the earlier encounter, Satia encouraged his players to learn from past experiences. “We had played with this team earlier and they beat us. When we met again in the finals, I told the boys that no team should defeat us twice. They heeded my advice and played hard and that is how we won the game,” Satia said during a media address at Makueni Boys High School, the venue for the Eastern Region Ball Games.
Satia also credited the school administration for their unwavering support, highlighting the players’ dedication to training during holidays and mid-term breaks. “Our principal has always supported the rugby team to remain in school, especially during holidays and midterm breaks to continue training. This commitment has brought us this far,” he added.
In other sports news, Tumaini Secondary School’s boys’ football team from Makueni County secured a place at the national ball games after defeating Kathekakai Secondary School from Machakos County, 3-1. This victory was notable following the two teams’ goalless draw in the quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, Musuuni Girls Secondary School’s football team also earned a spot in the national games by defeating Dr. Charles Girls Secondary School from Machakos County, 8-7 in a penalty shootout. Despite ending in a 1-1 draw after extra time, Musuuni Girls triumphed over the defending regional champions.
Musuuni Girls’ coach, Michael Muasya, praised his team’s perseverance, stating, “The game was hard, but the girls soldiered on and won. We are the Eastern Region Champions in soccer. We shall go to nationals and do well.” He expressed his gratitude for reaching the national level for the first time and attributed the success to rigorous training and participation in tournaments. “We had a good team this year, we trained hard and went for tournaments. The team is in good shape,” Muasya concluded.
