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HomeDaily NewsThursday, August 7, 2025East Africa School Games: Kenyan Netball and Volleyball Teams Aim for Success - August 2025
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East Africa School Games: Kenyan Netball and Volleyball Teams Aim for Success - August 2025

Oyugi Ogango Girls Secondary School, the national netball champions, are aiming for an improved performance at this year’s East Africa Games, seeking to break Uganda's decades-long dominance in the sport, despite no Kenyan team winning the East Africa netball trophy since 2002. Soweto Academy, a prominent Nairobi girls volleyball team, is also determined to perform well at the upcoming East Africa school games despite challenges and missing key players, having qualified after finishing fourth at the recent National Term Two games. In hockey, St Charles Lwanga will compete in the 2024 FEASSSA games, aiming for their maiden trophy after their strong performance in 2023, where they were instrumental in Kenya reclaiming the boys' hockey title from Uganda.

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Oyugi Ogango yearn for improved performance at Games

Oyugi Ogango yearn for improved performance at Games

Oyugi Ogango Girls Secondary School, the national netball champions, are aiming for an improved performance at this year’s East Africa Games, seeking to break Uganda's decades-long dominance in the sport. Despite retaining their national title undefeated, no Kenyan team has ever won the East Africa netball trophy since 2002.

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Oyugi Ogango Girls Secondary School, the national netball champions, are aiming for an improved performance at this year’s East Africa Games, seeking to break Uganda's decades-long dominance in the sport. Despite retaining their national title undefeated, no Kenyan team has ever won the East Africa netball trophy since 2002.

  • Oyugi Ogango finished fifth last year, with Ugandan teams securing the top four positions.
  • Goal attacker Faith Ketra emphasizes a shift in mindset is crucial for Kenyan teams to improve.
  • Their main objective is to reach the semi-finals, aiming to break into the top four at the upcoming games.
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Will the gods of hockey say yes again to St Charles Lwanga?

Will the gods of hockey say yes again to St Charles Lwanga?

St Charles Lwanga will compete in the 2024 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games, aiming to win their maiden hockey trophy after their impressive performance last year. In 2023, they were instrumental in Kenya reclaiming the boys' hockey title from Uganda, reaching the final and helping eliminate former champions Kakungulu Memorial in the preliminary stages.

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Brave Soweto vow to soldier on despite missing key players

Brave Soweto vow to soldier on despite missing key players

Soweto Academy, a prominent Nairobi girls volleyball team, is determined to perform well at the upcoming East Africa school games despite facing challenges and missing key players. The team qualified for the regional games after finishing fourth at the recent National Term Two games.

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Soweto Academy, a prominent Nairobi girls volleyball team, is determined to perform well at the upcoming East Africa school games despite facing challenges and missing key players. The team qualified for the regional games after finishing fourth at the recent National Term Two games.

  • Most important fact or figure from the article: Soweto Academy finished fourth at the National Term Two games, qualifying them for the East Africa school games.
  • Key person or organization involved: Wycliffe Wafula, coach for Soweto Academy.
  • Notable detail that adds context: Soweto Academy will be without opposite hitter Flavin Maero, Linero Joyce Vaati, and middle blocker Idah Amela due to injuries.
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Key Highlights

St Charles Lwanga will compete in the 2024 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games, aiming to win their maiden hockey trophy after their impressive performance last year. In 2023, they were instrumental in Kenya reclaiming the boys' hockey title from Uganda, reaching the final and helping eliminate former champions Kakungulu Memorial in the preliminary stages.

  • St Charles Lwanga finished third at the national games this year to qualify for the East Africa games.
  • The team's coach, Julius Masero, stated they have played over 20 friendly matches, losing only two, and engaged stronger opponents like Premier League side Daikyo Heroes.
  • They will face compatriots Musingu, St Anthony’s, and Mpesa Foundation Academy, as well as several Ugandan sides.