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The second edition of Suba Lakers seven aside Junior Girls Tournament came to an end with Usare Primary school being declared the new winners.
Usare Primary eliminated Wasaria in the semis finals to book a date with Christ's Gift Academy who had dispatched Mbita Primary in the other semi final.
A barren draw was the result in the final game but Usare Primary became victors after winning it 3-1 in post match penalties.
16 primary school teams participated in the tournament earmarked for girls aged Under 14. Each participating team played three preliminary games before moving to the knockout stages.
directly to the participants
After being knocked off from the semis, Mbita Primary emerged victorious over Wasaria 1-0 with the lone goal coming off Laurine Achieng, one of the smallest players at the tournament.
According to one of the organizers Joe Peterson, the close to 200 participants at the tournament were also taught how to take control of their own lives and make decisions that will help to build a better future. Lucy Ondari from CRADLE shared with them at the beginning of the day.
Peterson, a staunch Christian, shared the Gospel with them during a break in the action. The District Quality Assurance Officer also took time to watch them play and share some important pieces of advice.
Each team received a ball and a certificate. The 2nd and 3rd place teams
both received cash awards given directly to the participants. The 1st
place team also received a cash prize, along with a jersey and pair of shorts
for each player. The outstanding performers were also recognized and
given jerseys and shorts.
Most Valuable Player
Beyond the team awards there was a horde of individual awards. Mbita Primary’s Jennifer
Awino and Lillian Awuor from Usare Primary were declared the best goalkeepers as
the best defender award went to Brenda Sharon from Wasaria Primary.
The top Goal Scorer award went to Laurine Achieng from Mbita Primary while Brenda
June from Usare Primary was named the best Young Player.
The overall best player was Dorine Ongata from Gethsemane Gardens as the Most Valuable Player was Teresa Atieno from Christ's Gift Academy. The Winning Coach award went to Lucy Ondari from Usare Primary.
