Kenyan Schools Dominate as FEASSSA Group Stages Near Knockout Rounds

Kenyan schools are once again proving their pedigree at the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games, with boys’ and girls’ football teams putting in commanding displays as the group stages edge towards the knockout rounds.

Butere Boys have set the pace in Group A, topping the pool with 11 points from five matches. The Kakamega-based side sealed their dominance with a 4–0 thrashing of Highway Secondary, adding to an unbeaten run that included a battling 0–0 draw against Uganda’s Amus College. Close rivals Musingu High have also impressed, holding Ugandan giants Buddo SS to a tense stalemate.

In Group B, Agai Mixed have emerged as one of the surprise packages. They stunned St. Mary’s Kitende 2–0 before easing past Tanzania’s Benjamin Mukapa 3–0 to collect 10 points. St Joseph’s Kitale, widely known as Jobo, have been equally ruthless, edging Rwanda’s Rugunga 2–1 before dismantling Mukapa 5–1 to maintain a perfect record.

On the girls’ side, Kenyan teams have shown both flair and resilience. Butere Girls edged Kobala 1–0 in a Kenyan derby and later held Amus College to a goalless draw. Bishop Njenga Girls produced one of the upsets of the tournament, stunning Amus with a 1–0 win to underline their growing stature. Other sides have endured mixed fortunes—Nasokol Girls fell 3–0 to Kawempe Muslim, while Madira Girls lost 2–0 to St. Noah—but earlier draws against tough opposition highlighted their fighting spirit.

The competition has delivered plenty of drama, with traditional giants struggling to impose themselves. Kitende were shocked 2–1 by Bukedea Comprehensive in their opener, while Buddo SS have been frustrated in key fixtures. The results have injected fresh unpredictability into this year’s tournament, setting the stage for explosive knockout encounters.

Beyond football, Western Kenya schools remain central to Kenya’s representation across disciplines. Butere, Musingu, and Jobo are leading the football charge, while Vihiga Boys, Tigoi Girls, and Kesogon Mixed continue to shine in rugby, basketball, and hockey. Their performances reflect the region’s deep reservoir of talent and its long-standing contribution to the national schools’ sports scene.

As the group stage winds down, Kenya’s prospects for the quarter-finals look bright. Butere, Musingu, Agai, and Jobo are well-placed in the boys’ competition, while Butere Girls and Bishop Njenga carry the nation’s hopes on the girls’ front. With discipline, hunger, and belief, Kenya is eyeing a strong finish and the chance to bring the coveted FEASSSA titles back home.