St Joseph Girls Kitale eye KSSSA glory after Scrummage Katch 7s triumph

St Joseph Girls Kitale has now shifted its focus to the upcoming Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term Two girls' rugby competition, after their weekend Scrummage Katch 7s victory.

Based in the small town of Kitale, 'JOGA' as they are commonly referred to, are quickly becoming a name to remember, especially after their recent triumph at the Scrummage Katch 7s tournament.

Head coach Godwin Alumada, speaking exclusively to Citizen Digital, expressed his pride in the team's performance, acknowledging their readiness to tackle the upcoming school games set to start with Zonals on May 31, 2024.

Alumada further lauded his charges for their resilience and determination to rise to the occasion and clinch the title.

"Am proud of the girls for the spirited fight they put in Kakamega over the weekend despite the weather and few injuries, they went on to clinch the title against a worthy opponent in the form of Pioneer Academy," he stated.

Key to their aspirations is the trio of Salma Akoth, Linda Kagwiria, and Jacky Kagwiria, who were part of the Kenya Lionesses U18 side which took part in the Youth Olympics held on August 4, 2023 in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.

Alumada stated the availability of the three girls in his squad brings invaluable experience and leadership to the team, and will undoubtedly rely on their expertise to lead the charge to victory.

"They are very young players who have already tested the international stage experience, they will be very key in our campaign that we are all aware of the targets which are to clinch the national title and see what's next afterward," Alumada noted.

St Joseph Girls Kitale also boasts a strong roster, with 14 players who have competed in the just concluded KRU Women's Kenya Cup League while representing Rongo University.

"You see this exposure to high-level competition not only enhances their skills but also instills a winning mentality essential for success at the national level, am confident they will deliver, we are ready for the competition as you can see we have rested, we arrived yesterday and resumed training immediately," he concluded.

As the anticipation builds for the upcoming KSSSA competition, St Joseph Girls Kitale stand poised to make a statement on the rugby scene, as they want to etch their name in history books as the first team to win the KSSSA rugby girls competition on their debut.