In a thrilling friendly match held at Kisasi Boy’s Secondary School on 23 March 2025, Kisasi Boys Secondary School emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-0 against St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys. The match kicked off at 3:00 pm and showcased a competitive spirit from both teams, with the attendance reaching 2,600 enthusiastic supporters.
St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, which is a classic setup designed to provide both defensive solidity and attacking options. In goal, Benjamin Victor was tasked with safeguarding the net, while the back four consisted of Victor Singe and William Wambua as the right and left defenders, respectively, with Alex Sila and Mutisya Michael occupying the central defensive roles. The midfield was structured with Mutinda Charles and Daniel Muthama on the right and left flanks, while Said Salim and Daniel Waithangi operated centrally. Up front, the attacking duo of Nasolo Salim and Shadrack Francis were expected to lead the line and convert chances into goals.
The substitutes for St Patrick’s included Kevin Macharia, Joseph Kithembe, Joseph Kitesi, Alex Kiema, Mohammed Musa, and Hillary Wafula, providing the manager with tactical options throughout the match.
The match began with an early attempt from Nasolo Salim in the third minute, but his effort sailed high over the bar, signalling St Patrick’s intent. Just four minutes later, Mutisya Michael had a chance to put his team ahead, but his shot was saved, showcasing the resilience of the Kisasi Boys' defence. Benjamin Victor, the St Patrick’s goalkeeper, was called into action in the tenth minute, making a full-stretch save to deny Kisasi Boys a potential goal.
As the first half progressed, Shadrack Francis had two attempts, both saved, as he sought to break the deadlock. However, in the 23rd minute, Nasolo Salim was caught offside due to a lapse in concentration, which halted another promising attack. The first half saw a flurry of activity, with St Patrick’s pushing forward but failing to find the net.
The match took a turn just after the break when Kisasi Boys scored their first goal in the 47th minute, a header from close range that put them ahead. St Patrick’s responded with a foul from William Wambua in the 49th minute, followed by another late tackle from Victor Singe just a minute later, but neither resulted in a penalty.
As the second half unfolded, St Patrick’s continued to press for an equaliser, with Nasolo Salim's shot saved in the 54th minute. However, the match took a more heated turn, with Shadrack Francis receiving a yellow card in the 55th minute, followed closely by a card shown to a Kisasi Boys player for offensive language.
The substitutions began in the 59th minute, with Kevin Macharia and Joseph Kitesi coming on for Daniel Muthama and Nasolo Salim, respectively, as St Patrick’s looked to inject fresh energy into their attack. Unfortunately, Joseph Kithembe received a yellow card shortly after entering the field, further complicating St Patrick’s efforts.
The match reached a critical point in the 77th minute when Kisasi Boys scored their second goal from long range, extending their lead. St Patrick’s made further substitutions, bringing on Mohammed Musa for Joseph Kitesi due to injury and Alex Kiema for Daniel Waithangi, but the changes could not turn the tide.
In the dying moments of the match, Kisasi Boys capitalised on a goalmouth scramble to score their third goal in the 89th minute, sealing their victory. The match concluded with a yellow card shown to a Kisasi Boys player for a bad tackle in the 94th minute, but the result was already beyond doubt.
Despite the defeat, St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys showed determination and resilience throughout the match, but ultimately, they were unable to convert their chances into goals against a well-organised Kisasi Boys team.
