Dagoretti Mixed storm into national stage after brushing aside Olympic in Nairobi School Games

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SCHOOL GAMES: Dagoretti Mixed storm into national stage after brushing aside Olympic in Nairobi School Games

Mark Kinyanjui 13:30 - 18.07.2023

Dagoretti Mixed girls showed class to edge out Olympic High School to progress to the nationals set to take place in Kakamega in August.

Phila Khayesi was the hero of the day as her brace in the first half was enough to help Dagoretti Mixed Secondary School get one over Olympic High School Girls to get to the nationals of the 2023 school games in a match played at the Moi Girls School Nairobi on Tuesday.

Khayesi scored her first of the day in the 12th minute as Dagoretti stumped their authority in the early stages of the game, with a series of continuous pressure by the Joseph Orao-coached side in the early stages of the match leading to a chance for the form one student, and she took advantage to put the side ahead.

Olympic just could not get going, and Khayesi added a second in similar manner in the 35th minute to put Dagoretti in a comfortable position.

Her brace was ultimately all important, as it helped Dagoretti seal a place in the nationals.

“I am happy I have helped the team get to the nationals, something I have always done since 2010. It was difficult this time because the opponents I faced, I have coached before, so it was quite difficult, but I am happy we qualified,” Dagoretti head coach Joseph Orao said.

Olympic High tactician Dennis Odhiambo praised Dagoretti for giving his side a good game, but criticized his charges for failing to take their chances.

“The game was good. Dagoretti gave us a good game and were worthy opponents. We did not take our chances and our opponents were clinical, and it gave them the chance to win the match.”

In the third place playoff, Kibera had enough about them to edge Huruma Girls High School 2-1.The final of the boys category between Highway Secondary and Dagoretti High School will be kicking off at the same venue on the same day.

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