Schools: Kenyan teams keen on defending football title

William Odhiambo (right) of Barding High School (kenya) vies for the ball possesion against Tony Kiwalazi of Kibuli School of Uganda during their East Afrca Secondary School Games football match at Hill School, Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County on August 31, 2016.[PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

• Upper Hill ready for challenge
• The three teams will be under pressure to ensure that Kenya retains the coveted trophy

East Africa games begin in Gulu, Uganda, on Saturday.

Kenya dominated last year’s Brookside East Africa Secondary School games in Eldoret, where they retained the overall title.