The excitement was palpable at Musingu Boys High School when they hosted their annual open tournament on January 25-26, 2025.
Brenden Mwinamo, the senior master co-curricular activities and soccer coach at the school, said that this year’s tournament attracted an impressive 40 teams, including participants from neighboring Uganda, such as the Silverbacks, alongside various Kenyan and other East African teams.
“This tournament has been a cornerstone in our sporting calendar for years,” Mwinamo stated. “We are excited about the turnout and the strong support from the community, which bodes well for our preparations for the Term One games.”
The tournament features a diverse range of disciplines including soccer, rugby 15s, hockey, basketball, lacrosse, and indoor games like table tennis.
Logistical hurdles
However, organizing such a large event comes with its challenges. Mwinamo noted the pressure on the playing fields due to the high number of teams and the logistical hurdles faced by teams traveling from afar.
Additionally, accommodation for visiting teams has posed a significant challenge, especially with colleges and national polytechnics like Kisii National polytechnic participating.
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Hosts Musingu High emerged soccer champions with Bukura Agricultural College finishing as the runners-up while in rugby, Kakamega School claimed the championship title with St Peter’s Boys High School finishing second.
Musingu School also emerged the best in hockey trophy ahead of Pirates Club and in volleyball the hosts also triumphed with Kakamega School coming second.
The handball championship was won by Serem Boys, who outperformed Musingu in the final. Unfortunately, in basketball, the hosts did not progress beyond the group stages.
By Calistus Imbayi
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