School Games: Musingu Scorpions out to end 41-year national title drought

Western Region football giants Musingu High School are confident of ending their 41-year wait for national glory, as they prepare to host this year’s Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national boys’ football finals in Kakamega County this week.

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The last time the team, nicknamed Scorpions, lifted the national trophy was in 1984.

With the game being held at familiar grounds, expectations among the students and local community, who have been backing the team, are higher than ever.

In their final warm-up match, Musingu suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Bukembe High School on Sunday.

Despite the setback, the team’s technical bench remains unfazed.

“We know where we fell short in that friendly. It was good for us to test ourselves and identify weaknesses early,” said assistant coach Clifone Lugalia.

“We are not panicking. The team is very strong — even better than last year’s squad. The depth we have gives us an edge.”

Last year, Musingu came heartbreakingly close to ending their title drought but lost in the final to Nairobi’s Highway High School in a penalty shootout in Kisii.

That painful loss and the lessons will play a significant role in going for the title this year.

“Losing the final last year hurt us, but it gave us valuable lessons. This year, we are more focused and mentally stronger," said Lugalia.

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Musingu, who are Western Region champions, have been drawn in Group A alongside; debutants Agai High School (Nyanza), Wajir High School (North Eastern), and Moi High School (Eastern).

Agai High School will be making their maiden appearance at the national stage after shocking Kisumu Boys in the Nyanza finals.

Former regional heavyweights Koderobara High failed to make it past the preliminaries, opening the door for the surprise package.

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Lugalia warned that there are no easy games at this level and urged his players to approach each fixture with utmost seriousness.

“There are no pushovers at the nationals. Every team deserves respect. We will take one match at a time,” he said.

“Our first game is key, winning it will give us the momentum we need for the rest of the tournament.”

With little known about Agai High, Musingu’s technical team is banking on adaptability and quick tactical shifts to avoid early surprises.

“We do not know much about Agai, but we are preparing to adjust quickly during matches. We must avoid being caught off guard,” Lugalia added.