FEASSSA Games: All Kenyan final in rugby 15s as hockey delivers blockbuster matches

The Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games delivered high drama on Day Six, with the spotlight firmly on the girls’ hockey encounter between defending champions St. Joseph’s Kitale and Kenyan champions Tigoi Girls, a repeat of this year’s national final.

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The much-anticipated clash lived up to its billing as St. Joseph’s struck early in the fifth minute through Joy Vallery, who converted a penalty stroke to calm the nerves.

Audrey Greener doubled the advantage with a fine field goal, but Tigoi hit back just before halftime as Beatrice Oside pulled one back.

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The champions restored parity when Lavenda Philly scored the equaliser eight minutes into the second half.

The contest looked set for a tense finish until Greener grabbed her second in the 50th minute to restore Kitale’s lead.

Tigoi had a golden chance to level from a penalty stroke in the 57th minute, but Brender Mmbuga was denied by Ruth Atieno, as St. Joseph’s claimed a 3–2 victory in one of the tournament’s most thrilling matches so far.

Elsewhere in girls’ hockey, Ng’iya and Mwiki played out to a goalless draw, Kakungulu thumped Bweranyangi 4–1, and Mushanga overcame Namagunga 2–0.

Boys' Hockey

In the boys’ category, St. Anthony’s Kitale was held to a 1–1 draw by St. Charles Lwanga, while Musingu continued their fine form with a 3–0 win over Mpesa Foundation Academy.

Kakungulu proved too strong for Ntare in a 3–0 victory, and Mbarara edged Kyadondo 2–1.

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Rugby: Kisii and All Saints Set Up Blockbuster Final

The rugby 15s semifinals produced an all-Kenyan final after Kisii School edged Upper Hill 3–0 in a cagey affair, while All Saints Embu overpowered Jinja SS 24–11.

The final now sets up a repeat of the Kenyan national semifinal in Mombasa earlier this year, when Kisii beat All Saints 12–3. All Saints are the defending FEASSSA champions after winning the 2024 title in Mbale, Uganda.

Handball: Tight Battles Across the Board

In boys’ handball, Uganda’s Wampewo SS narrowly beat Manyatta (Ke) 14–13, while Kimilili (Ke) brushed aside Ivory Coast 20–9. Rwanda’s Adegi edged Tanzania’s Kilombero SS 20–18 in another close contest.

Girls' Handball

Among the girls, Mbogo HS (Ug) overpowered ES Nyamgabe (Rw) 33–21, Kadika (Ke) squeezed past Gombe SS (Ug) 28–25, and Moi Girls Kamusinga (Ke) brushed aside Maweni Sec (Tz) 26–11.

Volleyball: Kwathanze and Kesogon March On

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Kenyan girls’ powerhouses continued their dominance. Kwathanze swept Katikamu (Ug) 3–0 (25-12, 25-21, 25-14), while Bishop Sulumeti were too strong for Rwanda’s St. Aloys with another straight-sets win. Kajunjumele (Tz) recorded a morale-boosting 3–1 victory over Amus (Ug).

Boys' Volleyball

In the boys’ category, Burundi’s St Luc beat Rwanda’s PSV F 3–1, Bukedea (Ug) pulled off a comeback against Mwaluphamba (Ke) 3–1, and Namugongo (Ug) downed Bugogwa (Tz) by the same scoreline.

Netball

Netball fans witnessed a thriller as Hamdan Islamic (Ug) edged Oyugi Ogango (Ke) 43–42 in one of the closest matches of the day.

Basketball

In basketball 5x5 boys, Kenya’s Dr. Aggrey powered past Lumala (Tz) 94–58, while St. Cyprian (Ug) overcame Kenyan champions Laiser Hill 58–47. Lukenya maintained consistency with an 86–72 win over Marie Reine (Rw).

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In the girls’ competition, Kaya Tiwi (Ke) secured a crucial 50–40 win over Kibuli (Ug) to keep their medal hopes alive.

Collated Results

Hockey Girls

St. Joseph’s Kitale 3–2 Tigoi

Mwiki 0–0 Ng’iya

Bweranyangi 1–4 Kakungulu

Namagunga 0–2 Mushanga

Hockey Boys

St. Charles Lwanga 1–1 St. Anthony’s Kitale

Musingu 3–0 Mpesa Foundation Academy

Kakungulu 3–0 Ntare

Mbarara 2–1 Kyadondo

Rugby 15s

Semifinals: Kisii 3–0 Upper Hill | All Saints Embu 24–11 Jinja SS

Final: Kisii vs All Saints Embu

Handball Boys

Manyatta (Ke) 13–14 Wampewo (Ug)

Ivory Coast 9–20 Kimilili (Ke)

Kilombero (Tz) 18–20 Adegi (Rw)

Handball Girls

Mbogo (Ug) 33–21 ES Nyamgabe (Rw)

Kadika (Ke) 28–25 Gombe (Ug)

Moi Kamusinga (Ke) 26–11 Maweni (Tz)

Volleyball Girls

St. Aloys (Rw) 0–3 Bishop Sulumeti (Ke)

Katikamu (Ug) 0–3 Kwathanze (Ke)

Kajunjumele (Tz) 3–1 Amus (Ug)

Volleyball Boys

PSV F (Rw) 1–3 St Luc (Bur)

Bukedea (Ug) 3–1 Mwaluphamba (Ke)

Namugongo (Ug) 3–1 Bugogwa (Tz)

Netball

Oyugi Ogango (Ke) 42–43 Hamdan Islamic (Ug)

Basketball 5x5 Boys

Lumala (Tz) 58–94 Dr. Aggrey (Ke)

St. Cyprian (Ug) 58–47 Laiser Hill (Ke)

Lukenya (Ke) 86–72 Marie Reine (Rw)

Basketball 5x5 Girls

Kibuli (Ug) 40–50 Kaya Tiwi (Ke)