KSSSA: Limping Serani eye Coast region football title

Despite falling short in their quest to defend the Mombasa County crown, Serani Secondary School’s boys’ football team is charging forward with renewed purpose, targeting coastal glory in the upcoming regional championships.

Head coach Swaleh Abdalla, popularly known as “Sunda,” believes the defeat in the county final against Tononoka Secondary has only fueled his team's hunger to excel in the Coast Region showdown and secure a spot at the nationals.

“Losing the Mombasa final lit a fire in the boys. They're more determined than ever to clinch the coastal title. We may be going in as runners-up, which puts us in a tough group, but we're not intimidated,” Sunda remarked confidently.

The coach also revealed that the team is now at full strength, with previously unavailable players returning to the fold ahead of the crucial regional battles.

“We’ve prepared well. Those who were sidelined due to illness are back in training, and the full squad is ready. We’re not just aiming to win—we’re going there to represent the Coast at nationals,” he added.

On the other side of the rivalry, Tononoka Secondary—the newly crowned Mombasa County champions—are not resting on their laurels. Head coach Juma Ali “Kalato” is expecting a familiar showdown.

“We’re fully prepared. There are new teams in the mix, and their playing styles are unfamiliar, but I believe we’ll meet Serani again in the regional final,” Kalato predicted.

The Coast Region championships are scheduled to kick off on Thursday, July 4, in Mpeketoni, Lamu County.

In the opening fixtures, Serani Secondary will take on Mkowe Secondary, and then Tononoka Secondary will face Kiunga Secondary.

Group A: Kiunga, Dr. Aggrey, Tononoka, Nzovuni

Group B: Mokowe, Jaribuni, Serani, Kipao

Group A: Witu Mjini, Kachochoroni, Mwanambeyu, Kajire

Group B: Mokowe, Minhaj, Shimba Hills, Moi Forces Girls