Teremi Boys High School in Bungoma County has been crowned the new Bungoma County Secondary School Sports Association (BCSSSA) football champions after edging out Kibabii School 1–0 in a thrilling final match held at the Bungoma High School grounds.
The decisive goal came in the second half from a penalty, confidently converted by Teremi Boys defender Ronny Njoroge, alias Samba Boys.
These fierce rivals were previously pooled in group A as Teremi still edged Kibabii 1-0 topping the group while Kibabii proceeded as position two.
The new champions played against the Kimobo boys in the quarter-finals, beating them 3-1, before meeting with the Kabula boys in the semi-finals, a game that was decided in the penalty shootout in favor of Teremi.
The School Chief Principal Mr. Wakwabubi hailed the efforts and commitment the players had put in place to ensure they represent Bungoma County at the regional level.
“I would like to give credit to the coaches and players for the good work done today and in the previous games,” he noted.
He acknowledged the level of maturity the fans had shown during the final, as they did not interfere with the game
In other results, girls football, Brenda girls and Mbakalo girls have qualified for the regional games slated for next week, while in Volleyball boy’s category, Namwela and Chesamis will proceed to the Western regional competition.
In the volleyball girl’s category, Lugulu girls and Savana mixed will represent the county, while in netball, Bukokholo and Moi girls Kamusinga have earned their positions at the regional games.
In Rugby seven’s boy’s category Friends School Kamusinga, Bungoma High school, Kibabii and Chesamis Boys will proceed to the next level while in the girls category Mbakalo,Kongit, Musembe and Kimobo will take part in the competition.
By Catherine Nyongesa
