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By IP Reporter.
August 2, 2025 | Kakamega, Kenya.
As the curtain falls on the National Term 2 School Games, energy and emotion are surging through Kakamega, where title clashes in football, netball, volleyball, rugby, and basketball have delivered fierce rivalries, stunning upsets, and championship dreams.
Scorpions, Jobo Set for Football Final Blockbuster.
In boys’ football, Musingu High School—known as the Scorpions—will battle St. Joseph Boys National School, famously called Jobo, in a highly anticipated final.
Scorpions edged out Itigo 1–0 in a cagey semifinal, while Jobo scored a dramatic late winner to eliminate Rift Valley champions Tambach 2–1.
“This is more than a match—it’s unfinished business,” said Scorpions head coach Daniel Otieno.
With flair, fanfare, and unfinished rivalries, the final promises fireworks.
Butere, Madira in Girls’ Football Grudge Match.
Defending champions Butere Girls will face Western Region rivals Madira in a repeat of their regional final. Butere have been clinical throughout the tournament, but Madira arrive determined to flip the script.
“We know what went wrong last time—we’re ready to correct it,” said Madira captain Leah Achieng.
It’s a showdown of powerhouses, with pride and redemption on the line.
Oyugi Ogango Eye Netball Title Defense
In netball, reigning champions Oyugi Ogango are one win away from another national title after a stellar run built on quick passing, tactical discipline, and high-energy defense.
Their final opponents are Mtongwe Girls of the Coast, who shocked Karima Girls in the semis and now seek to complete a giant-slaying run.
Volleyball Royalty Holds Court
Kenya’s volleyball titans—Cheptil, Kwanthanze, and Malava Boys—have booked their places in the finals after asserting dominance in the group and knockout stages.
“We’re here to reclaim our title and show what consistency looks like,” said Malava coach Kenneth Mukasa.
With high-flying blocks and searing spikes, the volleyball finals are expected to be high-octane battles of endurance and skill.
St. Peter’s Mumias Clinch Rugby Sevens Title
St. Peter’s Mumias are national champions again after a commanding 19–7 victory over All Saints Embu in the rugby sevens final.
The team’s tactical execution, fitness, and explosive pace delivered a resounding statement of revival and determination.
New Era in School Basketball
In boys’ basketball, St. Joseph’s Kitale have been dethroned, and a new champion will be crowned today.
The final pits Upper Hill against Laiser Hill—two athletic squads known for aggressive play and perimeter shooting.
Beyond the School Fields: CHAN 2024 Begins
As school games grip the nation, continental football takes center stage with the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finally kicking off in Dar es Salaam.
Hosts Tanzania face Burkina Faso in tonight’s opener at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium.
At home, Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat McCarthy has issued a rallying cry ahead of Kenya’s crunch tie against DR Congo.
“The boys are ready. We’re not just playing for points—we’re playing for pride,” McCarthy said in Nairobi.
From School Legends to National Dreams
Whether it’s in dusty school pitches or continental arenas, this weekend reminds fans what sport truly means—passion, identity, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.
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