Bishop Njenga retain Chapa Dimba title

Bishop Njenga players celebrate after winning the Chapa Dimba na Safaricom Western Region girls' title at Bukhungu Stadium on January 13, 2019. Bishop Njenga beat Ibinzo 2-0 in the final. PHOTO | ISAAC WALE |

What you need to know:

  • Second half goals from Sheila Wikonza and Maureen Omende in the 53rd and 58th minutes respectively were enough to sink Ibinzo in the fiercely contested encounter
  • Apart from retaining the crown, Bishop Njenga pocketed Sh200,000 and a trophy, while Ibinzo went home with Sh100,000 in prize money
  • In the boys' category, Lugari Blue Saints from Lugari came from a goal down to beat The Saints from Mumias 2-1 in a thrilling final played at the same venue

Defending champions Bishop Njenga Secondary School from Lugari Saturday retained the Chapa Dimba na Safaricom Western Region girls' title.

Bishop Njenga beat Ibinzo Secondary School 2-0 in the final played at Bukhungu stadium on Sunday.

Following the sweet victory, Bishop Njenga booked a ticket to represent the region during the national extravaganza that will held in Meru in June.

Apart from retaining the crown, Bishop Njenga pocketed Sh200,000 and a trophy, while Ibinzo went home with Sh100,000 in prize money.

Second half goals from Sheila Wikonza and Maureen Omende in the 53rd and 58th minutes respectively were enough to sink Ibinzo in the fiercely contested encounter.

Bishop Njenga Coach Fred Serenge said team work among his players contributed immensely to their victory.

“We played beautiful football. The players showed good ball distribution which worked well for us. We are determined to reach the National final and lift the crown,” he vowed.

Ibinzo tactician Edgar Akhonya rued missed chances for the loss.

“It is a match we should have won. There were so many turnovers as opposed to goals," he noted.

Lugari Blue Saints players celebrate after winning the Chapa Dimba na Safaricom Western Region boys' title at Bukhungu Stadium on January 13, 2019. Lugari Blue Saints beat The Saints from Mumias 2-1 in the final. PHOTO | ISAAC WALE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

In the boys' category, Lugari Blue Saints from Lugari came from a goal down to beat The Saints from Mumias 2-1 in a thrilling final played at the same venue.

The Saints snatched the opener via Atem Kato in the 50th minute, before Watson Anami equalized for Lugari in the 63rd minute.

Lugari’s Reagan Mumela scored in the 65th minute to secure a win for his side.

Lugari Blue Saints coach David Kalumu said his team played according to instructions.

“They did not waste the rare scoring chances that came on their side. Apart from that they played a brilliant attacking game,” he observed.

The Saints coach Silvanus Were said his players relaxed after scoring the first goal.

“Immediately the boys scored they relaxed, instead of attacking they kept on back-peddling,” he explained.

Western Region final results
Boys Category

Winner- Lugari Blue Saints

Runners up-The Saints

Best player-John Atem (The Saints)

Best Goal Keeper- Said Aleey (The Saints)
Girls Category
Winner –Bishop Njenga Secondary School

Runners up- Ibinzo Secondary School

Most Valuable Player (MVP)-Lavender Muruma (Bishop Njenga)

Golden Boot-Ann Malupi (Ibinzo Secondary School)