Kisii Industrial FC clinched the Kitutu Chache South National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) men’s soccer tournament after a hard-fought 5-4 penalty shootout win over Matieko.
In a game that was played at Cardinal Otunga High School, Mosocho, the two teams played to a barren draw at full time and the game went straight into penalties to determine the winner.
Kisii Industrial’s goalkeeper Joseph Wekesa was the hero of the game after saving Dickson Nyakundi’s penalty. Wekesa a former student at St Francis Kimuron in Elgeyo Marakwet was named goalkeeper of the tournament.
During the dramatic shootout, Elijah Manwa, Washington Amayuku, Clinton Omondi, Abdul Aziz, and Nick Odhiambo scored for Kisii Industrial while Matieko’s penalty kicks were converted by Steven Ouru, Fred Onsando, Rolex Odhiambo, and Phillip Nyamweya.
Kitutu Central Queens saw off Riotero Queens 1-0 to lift the women’s title. Sylvia Ondiba scored the only goal of the game for Kitutu Central.
The sports bonanza was attended by the tournament’s patron who is the area MP Anthony Kibagendi, Kisii Governor Simba Arati, Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya Aburi, Kitutu Masaba MP Clive Gisairo and Bomachoge Borabu’s Obadiah Barongo among other guests.
Other events featured include sack races, athletics, spoon egg races, and eating competitions.
A total of 53 men’s teams and 17 women's participated in the month-long tournament. Scouts from various Kenya Premier League and National Super League teams attended the event.
Governor Simba Arati announced that the county has allocated Sh10 million for the inaugural Governors Cup which will be held next year. “The tournament will feature teams from across the nine sub-counties and winners will get generous awards,” said Arati.
