The Nyanza region Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) games were marred by violence on Friday evening after alleged Agoro Sare fans refused to accept a 2-0 defeat to Matutu in the boys’ football finals played at the Cardinal Otunga High School in Mosocho, Kisii.Despite a promising start with Matutu scoring a twice, the atmosphere turned sour after Agoro Sare fans became unruly.Following the second goal, a section of fans believed to be from Agoro Sare erupted in chaos, throwing stones at players and officials, sparking panic among the crowd. Match officials were hurled into a police van and ferried to safety.The semifinal match pitting Agoro Sare and Matutu ended prematurely after fans erupted in chaos, throwing stones at players and officials.#KSSSA #SchoolGames pic.twitter.com/uoQK1kNN4I— Tabby Nashipae (@tabbynashipae) July 12, 2024 Fans fled the scene as the situation escalated, forcing the volleyball and rugby matches in the school to an abrupt halt. The grounds transformed into a war zone as opposing supporters hurled stones back and forth.Players scrambled for safety, and students from nearby Cardinal Otunga were rushed back to class. A downpour eventually brought some semblance of calm, but the games were ultimately called off.Officials have rescheduled the remaining matches for Saturday.New Gor Mahia head coach reveals why drawing Al Ahly in CAF Champions League ‘is very good’At the time of writing this article, Mozzart Sport confirmed that Matutu coach Joseph Ongoro and some players were being attended to at the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital.In the final pool matches, Kodero Bara and Agoro Sare played to a barren draw while Ambira saw off Sameta 3-1. Matutu High defeated Tonga 3-2 with Kisumu Day humbling Ongicha 2-1.Rugby 7sAt the time of the violence, the matches had reached the semifinal stage. The first semifinal was underway and St Mary’s Yala was leading Kisii High School 12-7.##NAJAVA_MECA_8210017##The match will however be restarted on Saturday, as Otieno Oyoo also gear up for their semifinal against Anjego High.“We are prepared to do our best. We have come too far to stop. I wish the boys all the best,” Otieno Oyoo coach Oscar Okaron said.At the quarterfinal stage, Yala defeated Maseno 19-0 while Otieno Oyoo saw off hosts Cardinal Otunga 17-10. Anjego High overpowered Sawagongo 22-5 with Agoro Sare leaving the competition with a 14-5 loss to Kisii High.Cash-starved Kisumu All Stars pledge another swing at promotionIn the girl’s category, Nyakongo saw off Ojola with Nyakach defeating Nyangoge 19-12. Sidindi outmuscled Anjego 14-12 with Nyagichenche humbling Asumbi 12-0 to proceed to the semifinals.At the semifinal stage, Nyagichenche defeated Nyakongo 10-5 while Nyakach defeated Sidindi 25-7.Nyagichenche will lock horns with Nyakach in the finals while Nyakongo tackle Anjego in the third-place playoff.Esse Akida departs PAOK after three trophy-laden seasonsNyakach coach Kevin Otuoma was proud of his charges for their determination, noting that they were aiming for the national title.“They have exceeded my expectations. This being the first time for many of my students, I can say they are doing well,” Otuoma offered.BasketballIn the girls’ quarterfinals, Tuk Jowi narrowly edged Asumbi Girls 9-8 while Ng’iya Girls defeated Ogande 13-11 to set up a crunch semifinal against St Barnabas. Tuk Jowi will lock horns with Nyakach Girls.Kenyan forward scores for English side on debut after sealing moveIn the boys’ category, Onjiko Boys saw off Nyansiongo 21-8 while Maseno edged Homabay School 21-12. Maseno will face Sawagongo whole Onjiko play Ambira Boys in the semifinals scheduled for Saturday, July 13.NetballIn the semifinals, Oyugi Ogango defeated Nyango 76-16 while Lambwe were humbled 48-32 by Nyakach. It will be an Oyugi Ogango and Nyakach final while Nyango and Lambwe face off in the third-place playoff.
