Sameta High lift Kisii county boys' football title

Sameta High School are the new Kisii County secondary school games boys’ football champion.

Enjoying the support of their principal Daniel Murumbe, Sameta thrashed Ong’icha 4-0 in a one-sided final played at Nduru Boys. •

The diminutive Kalangungi, who terrorised the Ong’icha defence throughout the game, was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.

“The boys played as per my instructions and entertained fans with total football,” said Sameta coach Junior Nyabuto.

However, Ong’icha appealed against Sameta, claiming they fielded an ineligible player.

Kisii County Secondary Schools Sports Association secretary Geoffrey Nyantika said the appeal will be heard by the county's education director Phillip Chirchir next week. Chirchir was the chief guest during the three-day championship.

In the girls’ category, Moremani coached by Joshua Mang’aa upset fancied Nyabisase 1-0 to lift their maiden county title. Jacinta Njiri scored the all-important goal in the last minute of extra time.

“We had some challenges including injuries to our key players. It was a very captivating competition and I’m happy we emerged winners,” said Mang’aa.

Kisii School and minnows Nyagichenche Mixed bagged the boys' and girls’ rugby 7s titles.

Inspired by their captain Morgan Ochieng, Kisii School beat Cardinal Otunga High School Mosocho 31-0 while Nyagichenche beat St. Anne’s Nyangoge 5-0, thanks to Valentine Ochengo’s unconverted try.

Ochieng and Ochengo were named rugby Sevens' Most Valuable Players and received medals courtesy of Kisii Sports Vibez.

Nyakembene retained the girls’ volleyball title for the third consecutive year after beating Kiabigoria 3-1 (25-21, 25-22, 25-27, 25-14) in a thrilling final.

“It was a high-octane match. Kiabigoria has improved tremendously and they gave us a run for our money,” said Nyakembene coach Duncan Omenge.

Little-known Nyabisia shocked Riokindo Boys 3-1 (25-23, 25-27, 25-23, 25-18) in a game that lasted two and a half hours.

Nyanchwa Boys retained the 3x3 basketball title after beating rivals Kisii School 18-9. Hosts Nduru Boys settled for the third position after a 15-8 win over Cardinal Otunga High School, Mosocho.

Kereri Girls also retained the girls’ basketball 3x3 title after a hard-fought 8-6 win over St Angela, Sengera. In the third-place play-off, Sameta Mixed beat Igorera 7-1.

Ayora walloped Omwari 39-19 to retain the netball title while Kereri Girls beat Itumbe Mixed 20-18 in the third-place play-off.

All the finalists proceed for the Nyanza region Term Two games to be held at Kisii School and Cardinal Otunga High School, Mosocho next month.