Shanderema Secondary School advances to county level in Western regional games

On Saturday, June 2, 2024, Shanderema Secondary School, the defending champions of the Western Region Secondary School Games Term Two, showcased an impressive performance in the Kakamega East Sub County competition held at Shanderema grounds.

The team, known as the Eagles, successfully advanced to the county level in football and is eager to face the region's top teams again.

Under the guidance of Coach Kevin Asuba, Shanderema navigated a challenging path through the group stages. Despite concerns they might not advance, the Eagles excelled in the semi-finals and final.

In Pool A, Shanderema finished second with six points, trailing St. Ignatius Mukumu after a narrow 1-0 loss to them. However, they redeemed themselves in the semi-finals by defeating Pool B champions PAG Magale with a decisive 3-0 victory.

Lunyu Secondary, coached by Sabastian Soita, also performed commendably, advancing from the zonal to the sub-county level. They secured second place in the sub-county, following PAG Magale.

Lunyu's notable achievement included a 2-1 victory over St. Ignatius Mukumu, propelling them into the semi-finals where they faced Shanderema.

In the final match, Shanderema dominated Lunyu with a 5-1 win. Arnest Omondi scored four goals, while Collins Kati added another for the home team. Griffins Matunda scored the lone goal for Lunyu.

Reflecting on the competition, Coach Sabastian Soita of Lunyu remarked, "We've been challenged since the beginning of this competition. It has not been easy competing against teams like Shanderema and Mukumu, especially because we are also a day school, but we are grateful for our progress. We shall return stronger, with more ambitious aims."

Semi-finals Results:

•          St. Ignatius Mukumu 1-2 Lunyu Secondary
•           Shanderema Boys 3-0 PAG Magale

Final Result:

• Shanderema Boys 5-1 Lunyu