SCHOOLS: Shanderema, St Anthony's Kitale begin East Africa medal hunt

Shanderema Secondary School being flagged off by the Kakamega County governor. [Benjamin Sakwa,Standard]

Western Region champions Shanderema Secondary School is confident of kicking off their Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games on the front foot as they face off against Amus College School from 11 am Kenyan time.

Shanderema finished third during their debut at the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSSA) national games played in Kakamega last week.

The Kevin Asuba-coached outfit thrashed Agoro Sare High School 5-1 in the third-place playoffs and the tactician believes they can pick from where they left against the Ugandans.

Asuba who has beaten giants this year including Kakamega County champions Musingu High School and former national champions Kakamega High School said they don't fear anyone as they are focused on playing better than they have played in their last game.

"We are ready for the finals. The boys had a wonderful taste of high-intensity football at the nationals and they are ready to showcase their talents once again in Rwanda.

"It won't be easy of cause and we have to be on top of our game in every match," said Asuba.

At the same time, six-time national champions St Anthony's Boys Kitale will kick of their campaign against College George The Fox Kagarama (CGFK) of Rwanda.

Kitale who saw off Dagoretti High School 2-0 to win the national gong after four years will be hoping highly rated forward Adrine Kibet continues with his fine form.

The KSSSA national football Most Valuable Player scored the two goals in the finals against Dagoretti and in their 1-0 semis win against Shanderema.