There is a special kind of energy that engulfs a venue when a team plays at their own backyard. But for Agoro Sare High School’s football team, that home energy transcends even when away, thanks to their dedicated and passionate fans.These are not your average high school sports fans. Agoro Sare’s supporters are a force to be reckoned with, trekking across regions to cheer on their team.Undeterred by distance, Agoro Sare fans pack the stands, their cheers and songs electrifying the pitch. Their unwavering support is a constant source of motivation for the players, turning any venue into a home advantage.Jaffari Owiti reveals reasons behind leaving AFC Leopards after 6 yearsOn Tuesday, their enthusiasm caused their match against Kisumu Day to be postponed due to crowd disturbances.This dedication was on display yet again in the replay, which was eventually hosted at a neutral venue due to the initial crowd issues. Agoro Sare and Kisumu Day fans clashed twice before the game started. That led to the match venue being announced the following morning (Thursday), just before kickoff.Despite the last-minute announcement, Agoro Sare fans flocked to the location, their presence a constant hum of encouragement that propelled the team to a 1-1 draw.Agoro Sare fans caused mayhem with their team trailing 2-0 against Matutu. #FootballKE pic.twitter.com/3MSlNTkFiW— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) July 12, 2024 Still buzzing from the thrilling match, the fans erupted in a joyous dance that spilled onto the pitch. They transformed the ground into a pulsating dance floor and officials had to weave through the melee to politely persuade them to vacate the field and pave the way for the next match to begin.Mozzart Sport caught up with the passionate fans, keen to understand the motivation behind their loyal support to the team.The leader of the fans; Jeff Ochieng alias 001 asked for the school’s principal Isaac Okeyo to organise a fans’ party once they retained the Nyanza region title. For Ochieng, if Agoro Sare qualified for the East Africa Games (FEASSSA) he would sell his most precious belongings to travel with them.##NAJAVA_MECA_8210017##“When we retain this cup, I want the principal to organise a celebration for us. If we qualify for FEASSSA, I will sell my wife and kids and go to watch this team play. I was born and found Agoro in existence. I will support it to the latter,” he offered.Kennedy Ochieng who comes from Homa Bay noted that his love for the team stemmed from their brilliant performance in class and on the field.“I love Agoro Sare because it is a team that does not despise anyone. If you go there, you must perform well in class, and the school is world-class. If we qualify for East Africa, I am ready to sell my kidney to attend the matches,” he said.Why Gor Mahia coach Leonardo Neiva will not miss APR vs El Merreikh clash tonightAnother fan, Jacktone Owande from Oyugis rallied behind the team to retain their Nyanza region title and eventually proceed to the East African stage.“Nobody funds me. I come because I love this school. They play well, excel in academics, students are disciplined, and the school is within town, very accessible. Last year, we went to Kakamega. I wanted us to go to East Africa but we did not manage. This year, we must go to East Africa,” Owande told Mozzart Sport.On his side, the school’s principal Isaac Okeyo was proud that the fans propelled the team to greater heights. He noted that associating with the team gave them a sense of belonging.“The school is not an island. It belongs to the community. When you see them, they are ready to sacrifice their time and money to come cheer us on. When there is a game, they make their own travel arrangements to cheer us on. They remind us that the school is appreciated by the community,” Okeyo said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8209448##He continued: “They are ready to do anything for this team. They travel far and wide. When we were playing in Machakos, Kakamega, and all those places they were there. I know if we qualify for FEASSSA, I know they will be there.”Agoro Sare started their title defense campaign with a 1-1 draw against Kisumu Day before heaping a 4-1 misery on Ongi’cha. They will lock horns with Kodero Bara on Friday.
