The Green Commandos of Kakamega School and St Mary's Yala's Black Saints encounter on August 6, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
The Green Commandos of Kakamega School have lifted the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Boys’ Football title with a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over St. Mary’s School Yala.
The dramatic triumph marked the return of one of the country's greatest school football dynasties, ending a seven-year wait for national glory and earning Kakamega School an unprecedented 13th KSSSA football crown.
The journey to the summit was one built on resilience, determination, and a rich football heritage stretching back to the late 1970s.
After missing the national championships for eight years, the Green Commandos returned with renewed ambition under head coach Edwin Luche, who joined the school in 2024 with the mission of restoring Kakamega School to its rightful place among Kenya’s football elite.
His project bore fruit in spectacular fashion as the team conquered every challenge placed before them.
Kakamega made the perfect start when Eugene Mbeleti headed home from a corner in the third minute to hand the Green Commandos an early advantage.