Africa-Press – Kenya. Little-known Anjego Mixed are the Migori county secondary schools’ rugby Sevens champions.
Anjego, under coach and Principal J.J Masime, on Friday upset Kanga School 24-5 to lift the title during the two-day championships played at Ageng’a School.
Both Anjego Mixed and Maranda School proceed to the regional championships to be held at Maranda School and Nyamira Girls between July 17 and 22.
In the semifinals, Anjego Mixed, making their debut at the county level beat last year’s winners St Joseph’s Rapogi 10-5 in sudden death after the teams drew 5-5 at regulation time. In the second semifinal, Kanga School narrowly saw off Tarang’anya High School 12-7.
Masime said: “I’m not in a hurry. I’m building a team that will lift the regional title next year. This year, I just want the boys to go there and enjoy themselves as they gain exposure. However, don’t rule out upsets.”
Last year, Masime guided little-known Nduru Boys to a fourth-place finish at the national championships. He was moved to Anjego Mixed early this year and introduced rugby at the school.
“At the regionals, the boys will not be under any pressure. We just want to announce our presence at the regional level,” added the veteran coach.
Anjego and Kanga will join Maseno School, Nyabondo from Kisumu county, St Paul’s Gekano and Enkinda from Nyamira county, Agoro Sare and Homa Bay High from Homa Bay county, St Mary’s Yala and Ambira from Siaya county as well as Kisii School and Cardinal Otunga High School from Kisii county.
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