By Dennis Weche 
Western Kenya continues to cement its status as the cradle of schoolboy football after producing three semi finalists at this year’s Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) championship.
Musingu Boys, Butere Boys, and St. Joseph’s Kitale all booked their places in the last four after strong performances in the group stages, underlining the depth of talent and competitiveness from the region.
In Group A, Musingu Boys topped the pool with 13 points after four wins, a draw, and a single defeat. They scored nine goals and conceded just five, showcasing both attacking flair and defensive discipline. Butere Boys followed closely with 12 points, finishing unbeaten after three wins and three draws. Their nine goals scored against only two conceded gave them the best defensive record in the pool.
Uganda’s Buddo Secondary School and Amus College trailed behind in third and fourth, missing out on qualification despite spirited performances.
Group B proved equally competitive, with Uganda’s Bukedea Comprehensive emerging as leaders on 14 points after going unbeaten in six matches. However, Kenya’s St. Joseph’s Kitale and Agai Secondary also impressed, both collecting 13 points, while giants SM Kitende of Uganda narrowly advanced with 12 points.
The semi final pairings have now set up mouth watering encounters. Musingu Boys will face fellow Western Kenya rivals St. Joseph’s Kitale in an all Kenyan clash that promises to be a battle of grit, skill, and regional bragging rights. On the other side, Butere Boys will take on the formidable Bukedea Comprehensive in what is expected to be a tactical and high intensity contest.
The dominance of Kenyan schools, particularly from Western, has once again raised the country’s football profile. With three of the four semi final spots, Kenya has already guaranteed a place in the final and is on the verge of reclaiming regional glory.
Football’s roots in Western Kenya run deep, and the latest success in Kakamega, Kenya, is proof that the conveyor belt of talent from the region is alive and thriving. As the semi finals kick off, all eyes will be on whether Musingu, Butere, or St. Joseph’s can carry the flag all the way to the championship.
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