Will Highway break the over two decades football champions' jinx?
Highway, who will be making their third national appearance, have made a good account of themselves since making their debut in 2022...
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Highway Secondary School is poised to challenge a 22-year jinx in Kenyan secondary school football, aiming to become the first team since Kamukunji Secondary School in 2002 to defend the national title. The reigning champions will compete in the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games in Kakamega.
- The last school to defend the national football title was Kamukunji Secondary School in 2002, led by then-coach Peter Orero and captain Macdonald Mariga.
- Highway Secondary School, making their third national appearance, previously won silver at the 2022 national and East Africa games.
- The team faces strong competition, including St Joseph’s High School Kitale, Serani Secondary School, and Kirangari Secondary School in Group B, with Musingu High School being a favorite in Group A.
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Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Finals in Kakamega - July 2025
Several high school teams from across Kenya are competing in the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games in Kakamega. Ng'iya Girls High School from Siaya County aims to win their first national basketball 3x3 title after dominating the Nyanza Region. Additionally, Koyonzo Secondary School seeks redemption in rugby sevens, while St Mary's Yala looks to secure an East Africa ticket in the same sport and also aims for a national basketball crown in their third national appearance. Highway Secondary School is also competing, hoping to defend their national football title and break a 22-year jinx.
