The stage is set for the biggest high school sports showdown in East Africa! The Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Associations (FEASSSA) Games 2025 will take place in Kakamega, Kenya, featuring the best school teams from across the country. With powerhouse institutions like St. Joseph’s Girls (JOGA), Laiser Hill, Kwanthanze, and Musingu High leading the charge, this year’s tournament promises fierce competition, thrilling matches, and unforgettable moments.
In this exclusive breakdown, we dive deep into the qualified teams, key rivalries, and dark horses to watch in basketball, hockey, handball, rugby, soccer, volleyball, and netball.
🏆 FEASSSA Games 2025: Full List of Qualified Teams
🏀 5×5 Basketball (Girls & Boys)
Kenya’s basketball scene is dominated by giants, and this year’s FEASSSA Games will be no different.
Girls’ Basketball
- Butere Girls (Western) – Reigning queens of Western Kenya.
- Kaya Tiwi (Coast) – Coastal champions with sharp shooters.
- St. Joseph’s Girls (JOGA) (Rift Valley) – A powerhouse with multiple titles.
- Olympic Sec (Nairobi) – Fast-paced, aggressive playstyle.
Boys’ Basketball
- Laiser Hill (Rift Valley) – Defending champions with towering talent.
- Dr. Aggrey (Coast) – Tactical brilliance from Mombasa.
- Dagoretti High (Nairobi) – Streetball flair meets disciplined play.
- Lukenya School (Eastern) – Rising stars with speed and agility.
🏑 Hockey (Girls & Boys)
Hockey remains one of the most competitive sports in Kenyan schools, with traditional giants ready to clash.
Girls’ Hockey
- Tigoi Girls (Western) – Unbeaten in regional qualifiers.
- St. Joseph’s Girls (JOGA) (Rift Valley) – Tactical masters.
- Ng’iya Girls (Nyanza) – Fast, attacking style.
- Mwiki (Nairobi) – Strong defensive unit.
Boys’ Hockey
- Musingu (Western) – Dominant force with precision play.
- St. Anthony’s (Rift Valley) – Multiple-time champions.
- St. Charles Lwanga (Coast) – Coastal kings with speed.
- MPesa Academy (Central) – Technically gifted squad.
🤾 Handball (Girls & Boys)
Expect explosive speed, acrobatic saves, and high-scoring matches in the handball category.
Girls’ Handball
- Moi Kamusinga (Western) – Physical and relentless.
- St. Joseph’s Girls (JOGA) (Rift Valley) – Tactical geniuses.
- Dagoretti Mixed (Nairobi) – Young but fearless.
- Kadika Girls (Nyanza) – Underdogs with a fighting spirit.
Boys’ Handball
- Kimilili (Western) – Defensive wall.
- Kamito (Rift Valley) – Fast breaks and sharp shooting.
- Highway (Nairobi) – Street-smart playmakers.
- Manyatta (Nyanza) – High-energy squad.
🏉 Rugby 15’s & 7’s (Boys & Girls)
Kenyan schools rugby is a spectacle of raw power, speed, and skill, and this year’s FEASSSA Games will deliver bone-crushing tackles and dazzling tries.
Rugby 15’s (Boys)
- Vihiga School (Western) – Brutal forwards, elusive backs.
- Kisii School (Nyanza) – Tactical kicking specialists.
- All Saints (Eastern) – Young but fearless.
- Upper Hill (Nairobi) – Speed merchants.
Rugby 7’s (Boys & Girls)
Boys’ 7’s:
- St. Peter’s (Western) – Defending champions.
- Koyonzo (Western) – Fast and unpredictable.
- Bungoma Boys (Western) – Physical dominance.
- Bwake (Rift Valley) – Dark horses with flair.
Girls’ 7’s:
- Kinale (Central) – Tactical brilliance.
- St. Joseph’s Girls (JOGA) (Rift Valley) – All-round strength.
- St. Theresa’s (Eastern) – Speedsters.
- Paul Harris (Coast) – Coastal queens.
⚽ Soccer (Boys)
Kenyan school soccer is always a hotly contested affair, and this year’s qualifiers have produced four lethal teams.
- St. Joseph’s Boys (Jobo) (Rift Valley) – The most decorated school team in Kenya.
- Musingu (Western) – Tactical discipline meets flair.
- Highway (Nairobi) – Streetwise and creative.
- Agai (Nyanza) – Underdogs with nothing to lose.
🏐 Volleyball (Boys & Girls)
Kenya’s volleyball talent pipeline starts in schools, and this year’s FEASSSA Games will showcase future stars.
Boys’ Volleyball
- Cheptil (Rift Valley) – Towering blockers.
- Malava (Western) – Powerful spikes.
- Mwaluphamba (Coast) – Coastal flair.
- Gogo (Nyanza) – Tactical servers.
Girls’ Volleyball
- Kwanthanze (Eastern) – Reigning queens of school volleyball.
- Kesogon (Rift Valley) – Rising challengers.
- Bishop Sulumeti (Western) – Defensive specialists.
- Soweto (Nairobi) – Young but fearless.
🥎 Netball
Netball is dominated by sharp shooters and agile defenders, and this year’s competition will be fierce.
- Oyugi Ogango (Nyanza) – Precision passing.
- St. Joseph’s Girls (JOGA) (Rift Valley) – Tactical masters.
- Bukokholo (Western) – Physical play.
- Kaya Tiwi (Coast) – Speed and agility.
🔥 Key Rivalries & Teams to Watch
1. St. Joseph’s Girls (JOGA) – The All-Round Dominators
JOGA has qualified in basketball, hockey, handball, netball, and rugby 7’s, making them the most versatile team in the tournament. Can they conquer multiple disciplines?
2. Laiser Hill vs. Dagoretti High – Basketball Grudge Match
Laiser Hill’s height and structure vs. Dagoretti’s streetball flair will be a must-watch clash.
3. Kwanthanze Girls – Volleyball Dynasty
The Eastern Kenya giants are back to defend their throne. Will anyone stop them?
4. St. Joseph’s Boys (Jobo) – Soccer Kings
With countless national titles, Jobo is the team to beat. Can Musingu or Highway cause an upset?
🏅 Predictions & Dark Horses
- Basketball (Girls): Butere Girls vs. St. Joseph’s – A classic showdown.
- Rugby 7’s (Boys): St. Peter’s looks unstoppable, but Bwake (Rift Valley) could surprise.
- Volleyball (Girls): Kwanthanze is the favorite, but Soweto (Nairobi) has raw talent.
🎯 Final Thoughts
The FEASSSA Games 2025 in Kakamega will be a battle of skill, strategy, and sheer willpower. With school pride and national bragging rights at stake, expect thrilling matches, upsets, and breakout stars.
