Revenge is a dish best served while cold. And perhaps it’s Friends School Kamusinga that understands the weight of these words.
Better still, they will be out to put the words into context at the Western Region School Games which begin today (Wednesday) when they open their campaign for a hockey title against champions Musingu.
Kamusinga has dominated the region’s hockey games like a colossus, for almost a decade, but out of the blues, something extra-ordinary happened last year when the 12-time national champions were humbled 1-0 by Musingu in last year’s regional finals, held at the Booker Academy.
Since they lost the treasured crown, the playing unit has had not enough sleep, and, understandably, they want to make amends for it.
Their head coach Godfrey Mulehi summed up the feeling: “What happened last year is still fresh in our minds. Musingu is a very strong side but we are mentally and physically prepared for the match,” the soft-spoken coach noted, laying down the gauntlet in what should be an intriguing duel.
He roared on: “It’s tough for both sides that we are in the same group but we are not worried.We will strive to make our fans happy by qualifying for the nationals, to be held on our own grounds,” said Muleyi.
The opening ceremony takes place today at 2 pm followed by the hockey match between FKS Kamusinga and champions Musingu High from 2.30 pm.