Ebwali Secondary School made history by lifting its maiden Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSSA) boys football title but the journey to the top has been long and treacherous according to their head coach Francis Muhambe.The Western representatives booked a place in the national school games after appealing against the winners Bukembe High School who fielded ineligible players in the final where they beat Ebwali on penalties.KSSSA Games: Ebwali pip Highway to win maiden boys football titleMuhambe revealed that he has sacrificed in order for the team to scale the heights of the game as he organized high-level friendlies against seasoned teams in the Vihiga region.“I have never been at home since 2021, I only pass by. I have stayed with the students from January to December, we played in the lower leagues in Vihiga despite short of finances but in 2021-2022 we decided to just move on with training. ##NAJAVA_MECA_6643447##We play tough friendly matches every Friday, we are neighbouring Vihiga United and Vihiga Bullets and the boys got exposure from the matches and as we speak we are the Luanda Chris Onguso Cup champions,” said Muhambe.Ebwali beat Highway High School 1-0 in the nationals final courtesy of a well-struck free kick in the sixth minute from Tom Osieko to finish the tournament with a 100% record.Muhambe added that the teachers and well-wishers from the school have been forced to dip into their pockets in order to finance the team with their exceptional performances also plugging the financial gap.KSSSA Games: Wiyeta edge Dagoretti Mixed to claim 10th national football girls title“For Ebwali to be where it is we contribute on a daily basis, we have around five teachers who come in to help us in a massive way plus some supporters who pull resources together to ensure we perform well. There is no uniform we have bought as a school, our uniforms were awarded to us after hard work this ensures that we save some money because the school is not stable financially,” added Muhambe.
