04/10/2026
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There was a time when mentioning Chebuyusi High School and Ingotse High School in school football across Navakholo Sub-County and Kakamega County commanded respect. These were not just ordinary schools, they were football giants, producing talented players, dominating competitions and setting the standard for others to follow. For example, Harambee Stars and Charlton Athletic midfielder Timothy Babu Ouma is a Chebuyusi High School product not forgetting APS Bomet goalkeeper Bob Cetric who is also Chebuyusi High School Alumni. On the other hand, Radio Maisha Sports presenter Stephen Mukangai is Ingotse High School alumni and Ingotse all time top scorer.
Their names carried weight. Their colours carried pride. Their football carried a tradition that echoed far beyond Navakholo Sub-County, across Kakamega County and into the hearts of generations of students, teachers, alumni and football lovers but now,
the victories became fewer. The dominance faded. The footballing identity that once made these two schools giants began to lose its shine.
And for those who witnessed their glory days, this is more than a decline in results. It is painful to watch two proud football institutions struggle to reproduce the excellence that once defined them.
Today, however, their dominance appears to have faded. The question is not whether they can return to the top. The real question is what must be done to bring back the glory?
โด๏ธ Several factors could explain the decline. Talent identification may no longer be as strong as it once was. Competition has also increased, with other schools investing more seriously in football development. There may also be challenges around coaching continuity, training facilities, player development structures, equipment, motivation and the overall support given to school football.
But the good news is that the giants can rise again.
Chebuyusi and Ingotse need to go back to the basics:
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๏ธ Establish strong talent-identification programmes, develop consistent youth structures, invest in quality coaching, organise regular competitive matches and give young players enough training time to develop.
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๏ธ The schools should also reconnect with their former players and football alumni. Those who once wore these colours can play an important role through mentorship, technical support, equipment, sponsorship and helping identify emerging talent.
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๏ธ Most importantly, school administrations, coaches, students, parents, alumni and the wider community must believe in the project and work together.
A great football tradition does not disappear, it can be rebuilt.
Chebuyusi and Ingotse have history, talent and a footballing identity. What they need now is a deliberate long-term plan, proper investment and committed leadership.
Chebuyusi High School and Ingotse Boys. The glory can return. The rebuilding must start now. โฝ๐ฅ
Because great football traditions do not simply disappear.
โ๏ธ They can be rebuilt.
โ๏ธ The lions may be quiet today.
โ๏ธ But the history is still there.
โ๏ธ The pride is still there.
โ๏ธ The potential is still there.
And perhaps, somewhere beneath the silence, the roar is waiting to return.
โ๏ธ The question is no longer โWhat happened to the giants?โ
โ๏ธ The question should be:
Who will help bring the giants back?
The lions are sleeping, who will wake them up?
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