St Joseph Boys FC,the champions of the KSSSA tournament.
By Timothy Wekesa.
IP Sports Reporter | Kakamega, Kenya | August 2, 2025
St. Joseph’s Boys High School of Trans Nzoia County, affectionately known as JOBO, were crowned national champions Saturday after edging out Musingu Boys High School 1–0 in a tense final at the Sports Complex Stadium in Kakamega.
In a match that lived up to its billing, JOBO held their nerve, silenced a spirited Musingu crowd, and struck gold with a solitary goal—proving once again that finals aren’t won by flair alone but by finishing and grit.
This victory marks JOBO’s first national title in the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) soccer competition, knocking out previous giants and regional neighbors, St. Anthony’s Kitale, along the way.
JOBO’s victory was anything but a fluke. They outplayed, outlasted, and—on this occasion—outscored a Musingu side known for their sting. But on this day, the Scorpions had no venom left.
Speaking after the final whistle, school Chief Principal Cosmas Nabongolo was beaming, not just with pride, but purpose.
“My aim is not only to win titles, but to expose these boys to the job market,” he said. “Talent is a trade that can employ. That is why I remain focused on nurturing as many boys as possible and propelling them into a brighter future.”
JOBO now advance to the East African Secondary School Games, set to begin next week—still in Kakamega.
The team has vowed to carry the Kenyan flag high and return with another trophy, or at the very least, more memorable goals.
For Principal Nabongolo, this is yet another chapter in a storied career that has seen him transform talent pipelines in institutions like St. Anthony’s Kitale, Kapenguria Boys, and St. Peter’s Mumias.
His touch has now turned JOBO into a national powerhouse—proving once again that his eye for talent is as sharp as ever.
Oh, and did we mention he’s the man behind the rise of lacrosse in Kenyan schools? Yes, that sport with sticks and helmets. Apparently, Nabongolo doesn’t just build teams—he builds sports.
As JOBO readies for East Africa, one thing’s for sure: the boys from Trans Nzoia aren’t just writing school history—they’re authoring their own future, one pass, tackle, and goal at a time.
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