Cusco crowned North Rift branch champions

Uasin Gishu County's Cambridge Universal College (Cusco) players celebrate with the trophy after being crowned the 2018/19 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) North Rift Branch league champions at Eldoret Showground on August 12, 2019. PHOTO | TITUS OMINDE |

What you need to know:

  • The champions scored their first goal through their swift playmaker Robert Miriera in the 23rd minute
  • Star striker Awan Jongkuch added two goals in the 81st and 92nd minutes
  • Paul said that his team’s victory marked the beginning of serious preparations for Division Two games

Uasin Gishu County's Cambridge Universal College (Cusco) FC was officially crowned the 2018/19 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) North Rift Branch league champions after beating Kimore White Stars 3-0 in their last match at Eldoret Showground at the weekend.

Cusco, coached by former Eldoret KCC player John Paul, won the league with 96 points, 14 ahead of Eldoret City who finished second. Kimore were third with 80 points.

The champions scored their first goal through playmaker Robert Miriera in the 23rd minute before star striker Awan Jongkuch added two goals in the 81st and 92nd minutes.

“Winning this game was so vital for us to prove to our sponsors that we are equal to the task ahead of us. We are not only focusing on Division Two but also on the Kenya Premier League," said Jongkuch.

Paul said that his team’s victory marked the beginning of serious preparations for Division Two games.

“This victory is a new dawn as we focus on the next level. We are not only focusing on National Super League but also KPL. Hopefully some of my players will play for Harambee Stars in future,” said Paul.

Club patron Alex Kanda promised to offer scholarships to players in the team willing to pursue any course at the college.

"Though majority of our players are students at Cambridge Universal College we are going to extend our sponsorship to all players willing to pursue a course of their choice in this institution,” said Kanda.

Following the conclusion of the branch league, it is now official that Cusco, Eldoret City and Kimore have been promoted to FKF Division Two league.