The Nyanza Region Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term 1 Games and the Western Region School Games promise an intense showdown as top schools clash for regional dominance in handball.
In the Nyanza Region, the boys’ category features two highly competitive pools. Pool A brings together Manyatta Boys High School, Kisii School, St.Marys Boys High Yala, and Orero Boys High School, with Manyatta and Kisii School expected to lead the charge.
However, St Mary’s Yala and Orero Boys will be determined to pull off surprises and shake up the standings.
Pool B comprises Otaro Boys, Maseno School, Nyamira Boys, and Radienya Boys High School.
Maseno school, known for its structured play, enters as one of the favourites. However, Nyamira Boys and Otaro Boys are expected to put up an intense fight.
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The Western Region school games also promise thrilling matchups with powerhouse teams in the boys’ and girls’ categories.
In the girls’ category, Moi Girls Kamusinga headlines Pool A alongside Lusengeli Girls, Busiada Girls and Eshitari Girls.
With a strong history in school handball, Moi Girls Kamusinga will be looking to assert dominance. However, Lusengeli and Busiada could prove to be serious challengers.
Pool B is equally competitive, featuring Moi Girls Vokoli, Aboloi, Milima, and Mukumu. Every team has a chance to advance.
The boys’ category will also be fiercely contested, with Pool A featuring Mukumu Boys, Butula Boys, Kimilili Boys and Senende Boys.
Mukumu enters as one of the tournament’s strong contenders. However, Butula and Kimilili are expected to push them to the limit.
Musingu Boys, Mundika Boys, Kibabii Boys, and Lusengeli will compete for top Pool B honours.
Musingu and Mundika are considered early favorites, but the unpredictable nature of school games means surprises are always on the horizon.
With regional pride and a ticket to the nationals at stake, teams will leave nothing to chance.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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