There is a new football sheriff in the town after Ebwali High School claimed their maiden Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) boys football title following a 1-0 win over Highway Secondary School in a final staged at the Nakuru Boys High School on Monday 12 September. Highway had a long route to the final after going through a grueling semi final against Nyanza region representatives Kisumu Day High School which ended in a shoot out victory for the Nairobi representatives.KSSSA Games: Wiyeta edge Dagoretti Mixed to claim 10th national football girls titleEbwali advanced to the finals of the National school games with a 100% record after winning all their games including a 3-1 win over Highway in the Group stages.The Western representatives posted a perfect start to the game as they capitalized on Highway’s lethargic start to the game and won a free kick from a vantage point, just outside the box.Upstepped Tom Osekio who struck a sublime freekick that nestled the top right corner of the net as he wheeled away in celebration.Highway pushed for an equalizer in the first half as they dominated proceedings but they failed to convert the few chances they created as Ebwali went into the half time break leading.Looking to consolidate their lead, Ebwali posted a mirror start to the second half and could have doubled their lead just three minutes into the closing half but James Maraha could not convert his chance despite coming one on one with the keeper.KSSSA Games: Koyonzo head coach quells talk of overage playersEbwali continued with their onslaught but again they could not convert their chance as this time Calvin Otieno who is the top scorer of the tournament could not add tally with his feeble shot being collected by Paul Okumu in goal.Highway pushed for an equalizer in the dying minutes but Ebwali stood tall at everything that was thrown at them to win their first title.
