Trans Nzoia County football school games champions, St. Joseph’s High School Kitale, are gunning for a return to the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national games as they prepare for the Rift Valley regional showdown this week.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsPopularly known as JOBO in and beyond Trans Nzoia, the school booked their spot in the regional games after defeating Bwake in the county finals held last week in Eldoret.##NAJAVA_MECA_9009865##Before that, they produced a stunning 5-0 win over arch-rivals and six-time national champions St. Anthony’s Boys Kitale in the semifinals.Veteran principal Cosmas Nabungolo says the team is not only motivated but also united in their mission to win the national title in honour of Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga.Two years ago, Olunga signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the school to establish it as an official Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) Centre of Excellence.This was a football Match between St Anthony Kitale Boys Vs St Joseph’s Boys Kitale.I wish we learn how to tap into such talents! pic.twitter.com/KvcdlfMUYr— The Kenyan Vigilante (@KenyanSays) June 22, 2025 The national team skipper, who recently signed with Al-Arabi in the Qatar Stars League, is currently sponsoring the education of more than 10 students at St. Joseph’s and other schools across the country.He also supplies the school with high-quality playing equipment and regularly dispatches certified coaches to monitor the progress of players under the MOFA umbrella.“This is more than football. We are driven to succeed because someone like Michael Olunga, a global football icon, believes in us,” said Nabongolo, who is also famed for his successful sports leadership at Solidarity Boys.Ghost Mulee explains why Robert Matano remains only local coach to win FKFPL title in past decade“As MOFA Academy, we must rise beyond the regional level and dominate at nationals, even East Africa, and dedicate this to Olunga, who has worked so hard and given back to his roots,” he added.The principal emphasised that being chosen by a figure of Olunga’s stature is both a privilege and a challenge that demands results, not just on the pitch, but in academics as well.“JOBO must always be felt. We are a school that nurtures talent while maintaining academic excellence. We’ve branded ourselves as a holistic powerhouse,” he stated.Five standout defenders from the 2024/25 season snubbed by McCarthyMOFA Technical Director Wilson Omondi echoed the principal’s sentiments, expressing pride in the school’s achievements and hinting at deepening the partnership.“What this school has done is amazing. Among all the schools we partner with, they stood out by reaching the nationals last year. Winning is one thing, maintaining that level is another. That consistency gives us confidence,” Omondi said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9009565##Last year, St. Joseph’s finished third nationally and, alongside Musingu High School and Highway Secondary, represented Kenya at the East African Games held in Uganda.“As MOFA, we’re committed to expanding the partnership. We want to see how much more we can offer to take this school, and the sport, to even greater heights,” Omondi concluded.
