FEASSSA Games: St. Charles Lwanga stun Musingu as hockey title race heats up

The Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games produced another day of drama on Wednesday, with St. Charles Lwanga shocking defending champions Musingu 1–0 in boys’ hockey to ignite a tense title race heading into the final day.

Shariff Wanga proved the hero for the Ugandan side, firing home a penalty corner in the 42nd minute that sealed a memorable victory. The win lifted St. Charles to third in the standings, level on points with St. Anthony’s Kitale, and kept their hopes of a first-ever FEASSSA crown alive.

With just one round left, the permutations are clear: St. Charles must beat table leaders Kakungulu tomorrow to stand a chance of clinching the title. If they win and St. Anthony also triumph over Ugandan champions Mbarara, Kenya would secure both gold and silver medals.

However, should St. Charles slip and St. Anthony’s prevail, the Ugandans Kakungulu will celebrate their third championship.

Speaking to Mozzart Sport after their win against Musingu, St. Charles Lwanga head coach Julius Masero hailed his side’s fighting spirit after the historic win.

“It was a win that favoured our campaign as we march forward,” said Masero. “The Kakungulu match is a must-win for us. We are determined to ensure we get gold for Team Kenya and we’re not backing down.”

Elsewhere in boys’ hockey, Kakungulu cruised past Mpesa 4–0, St. Anthony overwhelmed Kyadondo 6–1, and Mbarara edged Ntare 2–1.

Hockey defending champions St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale marched closer to retaining their title after thrashing Bweranyangi 7–0 in a commanding display. The champions, who face Kakungulu in their final fixture tomorrow, remain firm favourites to seal back-to-back titles.

In other girls’ matches, Tigoi defeated Mwiki 3–0, Ng’iya overwhelmed Mushanga 5–0, while Kakungulu overcame Namagunga 4–1.

The handball competition also reached the business end. In the girls’ semifinals, Mbogo SS (Uganda) edged St. Joseph’s Kitale (Ke) 23–20, while Moi Girls Kamusinga (Ke) booked their place in the final with a hard-fought 19–15 win over Kawanda (Uganda).

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In the boys’ pools, Rwanda’s ES Kigoma beat Kimondo (Tz) 29–24, Uganda’s Bombo Army defeated Kamito (Ke) 28–26, while Highway (Ke) and Mbogo (Ug) settled for a thrilling 26–26 draw.

Later in Pool B, Wampewo Ntakke (Ug) thrashed Ivory Coast 31–19, Gombe SS (Ug) saw off Kilombero (Tz) 32–23, and Adegi (Rw) beat Manyatta (Ke) 27–17.

In classification matches, ES Nyamagabe (Rw) claimed 5th place in the girls’ competition after beating Kibuli 38–25, Kadika (Ke) finished 7th with a 28–17 win over Diongoya (Tz), while Gombe SS (Ug) defeated Dagoretti (Ke) 46–24 to claim 9th place.

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Ugandan schools continued to shine in netball. Buddo Secondary beat Hamdan Islamic 46–38, while St. Mary’s Kitende outclassed St. Noa 59–32 to storm into the final.

In classification matches, Oyugi Ogango (Ke) defeated St. Joseph’s (Ke) 56–33 for 5th place, while Bukokholo (Ke) overcame Vwawa (Tz) 47–37 to finish 7th.

Collated Results

Hockey Boys

Mpesa 0–4 Kakungulu

St. Charles Lwanga 1–0 Musingu

Kyadondo 1–6 St. Anthony’s Kitale

Ntare 1–2 Mbarara

Hockey Girls

St. Joseph’s Kitale 7–0 Bweranyangi

Mwiki 0–3 Tigoi

Mushanga 0–5 Ng’iya

Kakungulu 4–1 Namagunga

Handball Boys

Kimondo (Tz) 24–29 ES Kigoma (Rw)

Bombo Army (Ug) 28–26 Kamito (Ke)

Highway (Ke) 26–26 Mbogo (Ug)

Wampewo Ntakke (Ug) 31–19 Ivory Coast

Gombe SS (Ug) 32–23 Kilombero (Tz)

Adegi (Rw) 27–17 Manyatta (Ke)

Handball Girls

Semi 1: St. Joseph’s Kitale 20–23 Mbogo (Ug)

Semi 2: Moi Kamusinga (Ke) 19–15 Kawanda (Ug)

5th place: ES Nyamagabe (Rw) 38–25 Kibuli (Ug)

7th place: Kadika (Ke) 28–17 Diongoya (Tz)

9th place: Gombe (Ug) 46–24 Dagoretti (Ke)

Netball

5th/6th: Oyugi Ogango (Ke) 56–33 St. Joseph’s (Ke)

7th/8th: Bukokholo (Ke) 47–37 Vwawa (Tz)

Semi 1: Buddo (Ug) 46–38 Hamdan (Ug)

Semi 2: St. Mary’s Kitende (Ug) 59–32 St. Noa (Ug)