Karabok, Kobala out to defend their Homa Bay secondary schools football titles

Defending football champions Karabok and Kobala Girls' face a challenging path to retain their titles after being handed tough pools for the Homa Bay County Secondary Schools Term Two games.

Homa Bay Secondary Schools Sports Association secretary Gerald Onyango said the tournament will be held at Homa Bay Senior School and Ogande Girls' starting Monday . The boys’ and girls’ rugby 7s draws will be conducted directly at the venue.

"We are expecting a thrilling competition," Onyango said. "Since we are also hosting the regional championships, we want to have strong teams to represent us." Homa Bay is scheduled to host the Nyanza regional showpiece from July 7 to 11 at Homa Bay Senior School and Ogande Girls.

In the boys' football fixtures, Karabok will launch their title defense in a highly competitive Pool A alongside Genda and the hosts, Homa Bay Senior School. Tournament favourites Ringa Boys headline Pool B with Bishop Mugendi and Gethsemane, while Mbita will navigate Pool C against Mirogi and Rangwe. Pool D features a four-way battle among Wiobiero, Oriwo, God Oloo, and Kalando.

In the girls' football category, Kobala—who also reign as the Nyanza region champions—anchor a tricky Pool A that features Asumbi Girls and Magare. Pool B will see God Agak, Waondo, and Obanga square off, while former champions Alara launch their reclamation campaign in Pool C against Sindo Girls and Rapairer. Pool D brings together Ogande Girls, Saye, Magina, and Karabondi Bidii.

Beyond football, powerhouse Asumbi Girls arrive at the tournament with a massive target on their backs as they prepare to defend three separate county crowns in netball, volleyball, and 3x3 basketball. Meanwhile, reigning Nyanza regional champions Gogo Mixed are the team to beat in boys' volleyball.

In the boys' volleyball competition, Oriwo Boys, Mirogi, and Homa Bay Senior School comprise Pool A, while God Bura, Karabondi Bidii, and Orero make up Pool B. Kandegwa, Rowo, and Gethsemane are grouped in Pool C, leaving Ogande Mixed, Saye, Tom Mboya, and defenders Gogo Mixed to battle in Pool D.

The girls' volleyball draw places defenders Asumbi Girls in Pool A with Ojijo Oteko and Marindi Girls. Pool B consists of Miyuga, Gethsemane, and God Oloo, while Ambassador Pamela Mboya, Saye, and Sindo occupy Pool C. Magare, Othoro, Nyamongo, and Kachar Girls round out the division in Pool D.

The netball tournament sees Asumbi Girls leading Pool A alongside Ogongo and Ogande Girls, with Samanga, Magina, and Kobala following in Pool B. Pool C features Orinde, Kakiimba, and Kisegi, while Wiga, Nyabera, Agoro Mixed, and Kachar line up in Pool D.

The fast-paced 3x3 basketball tournament features deep pools in both categories. The boys' competition sees heavyweights Agoro Sare, Mirogi, Ober, and Mbita High in Pool A, while Tom Mboya, Gethsemane, Onywera, and Obera contest Pool B. Orero, Ringa, Gendia, and Tonga form Pool C, with Homa Bay, Oriwo, Kwoyo Kochia, and Wire anchoring Pool D.

Finally, the girls' 3x3 basketball tournament pits Asumbi Girls against Saye and Ogilo in Pool A, while Wire, Humanist, and Ogande form Pool B. Pool C includes Nyangacho, Dudi, and Magina, with Mawego, Samanga, Sindo, and Ototo rounding out the tournament field in Pool D.

Volleyball

Boys

Pool ‘A’; Oriwo Boys, Mirogi, Homa Bay Senior School

Pool ‘B’; God Bura, Karabondi Bidii, Orero

Pool ‘C’; Kandegwa, Rowo, Gethsemane

Pool ‘D’; Ogande Mixed, Saye, Tom Mboya, Gogo Mixed

Girls

Pool ‘A’; Asumbi Girls, Ojijo Oteko, Marindi Girls

Pool ‘B’; Miyuga, Gethsemane, God Oloo

Pool ‘C’; Ambassador Pamela Mboya, Saye, Sindo

Pool ‘D’; Magare, Othoro, Nyamongo, Kachar Girls

Netball

Pool ‘A’; Asumbi Girls, Ogongo, Ogande Girls

Pool ‘B’; Samanga, Magina, Kobala

Pool ‘C’; Orinde, Kakiimba, Kisegi

Pool ‘D’; Wiga, Nyabera, Agoro Mixed, Kachar.

Basketball 3x3

Boys

Pool ‘A’; Agoro Sare, Mirogi, Ober, Mbita High

Pool ‘B’; Tom Mboya, Gethsemane, Onywera, Obera

Pool ‘C’; Orero, Ringa, Gendia, Tonga

Pool ‘D’; Homa Bay, Oriwo, Kwoyo Kochia, Wire

Girls

Pool ‘A’; Asumbi Girls, Saye, Ogilo

Pool ‘B’; Wire, Humanist, Ogande

Pool ‘C’; Nyangacho, Dudi, Magina

Pool ‘D’; Mawego, Samanga, Sindo, Ototo

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