THIKA, Kenya — In a final that will be remembered for its drama, resilience and pure class, Kakamega High School’s Green Commandos reclaimed their place at the summit of Kenyan secondary school football on Thursday, defeating debutants St. Mary’s Yala 3-2 after extra time to lift the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two Games boys’ football title.
The record champions, already the most decorated side in the competition’s history, produced a performance of steel and style at the M-PESA Foundation Academy to secure what is believed to be their 13th national crown. It was a hard-fought triumph that ended a lengthy wait and reminded the country why the Green Commandos remain the gold standard.
The match itself was a classic. After a tense 2-2 draw through 90 minutes of end-to-end action, Kakamega found another gear in extra time to deliver the decisive blow. The Green Commandos had arrived in the final unbeaten and in ruthless form, having dismantled opponents throughout the tournament. Yala, making their first appearance in a national final, showed why they had been the surprise package of the competition — but experience and quality ultimately told.
Kakamega’s path to glory was built on character. In the semi-final they had already shown their mettle by coming from behind to beat Menengai High School 2-1 after extra time. Against Yala they again refused to yield, absorbing pressure and striking with clinical precision when it mattered most.
The victory restores Kakamega High to the pinnacle they have long occupied. While St. Mary’s Yala can hold their heads high after a remarkable debut campaign that took them all the way to the final, the day belonged to the boys in green.
And somewhere in Kakamega County, the village rivals at Musingu will no doubt be watching the celebrations with a familiar ache. The Scorpions have enjoyed their moments against the Commandos at county level in recent seasons, but when the national stage lights come on, it is Kakamega High who keep answering the call. Today’s result will sting a little more in those quarters.
For Kakamega High, this is more than a trophy. It is a statement. The Green Commandos are back where they belong — champions of Kenya once again.
The celebrations in Thika and back home in Kakamega will run deep into the night. The rest of the country’s schoolboy football scene has been put on notice: the kings have returned.
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