Musokoto Secondary School from Busia County will clash with Vihiga Cranes in the boys' final of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Western Region tournament, scheduled for Sunday at Masinde Muliro Stadium in Kanduyi, Bungoma.
In the girls' category, Chakol Queens will face Lugari Progressive after securing a 3-1 semi-final win against Vihiga's Blue Commandos.
Boys' Semi-Finals Recap
- Musokoto dominated Kakamega's Green Buffaloes 3-0 to reach the final.
- Galvin Mukolwe opened scoring early with a penalty conversion following a handball foul.
- Frankline Paul and Tom Okitwi extended the lead in the second half, with Green Buffaloes missing a penalty opportunity.
- Vihiga Cranes edged Terem 1-0 in the other semi-final, thanks to Mellon Omondi's decisive goal.
Girls' Semi-Finals Highlights
- Lugari Progressive overwhelmed Elgon Queens 4-0, with goals from Laura Lydia, Ziporah Wanyonyi, Delphine Mutirira, and Viola Chepkorir.
- Chakol Queens beat Blue Commandos 3-1, featuring a brace from Michel Nasimiyu and a goal from Hanifa Mashasha; Mitchel Chepteek scored for Blue Commandos.
Musokoto's head coach Nicholas Okubala expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, emphasizing their determination to claim the regional trophy for the first time.
Chakol Queens' coach Abraham Muleme highlighted their progress from last season's semi-final exit and their ambition to win and represent the region nationally.
Prizes and Recognition
- Champions in both categories will receive KSh250,000 and advance to the national finals.
- Runners-up will earn KSh150,000 each.
- Top Goalkeepers, Top Scorers, and Most Valuable Players will be awarded KSh30,000 each.
- The Most Valuable Player will also receive a fully funded tertiary education scholarship via the Safaricom Citizens of the Future Programme.
