By Jectone Okongo
The Kisumu Day Secondary School football team is widely known across the country, having been the breeding ground for striker Benson Omalla, who features for record Kenya Premier League Champions Gor Mahia.
KD as the team is known in football circles was a dominant figure in the Nyanza region school ball games, making waves at the national level, but the bond that once held the playing unit together, has seemingly lost ability to hold.
Kisumu Day announced its entry on stage with a regional title in 2007, before adding four other titles between 2014 and 2022. However, challenges galore have left the team at a near standstill.
According to coach Ben Oyoo who joined the team recently with the sole mandate of returning KD to where it belongs – the top, having a solid game plan is one of his priorities, going forward.
"I want to see these young players return to their top. We must put more effort into training and ensure we always have a solid game plan."
"Changes are needed, and we need everyone's cooperation to restore our prestige," he added.
One of his strategies towards KD’s journey back to the top is to establish extra training programs, and engage players in more friendly matches against stronger teams.
"I want to see our players get opportunities to play in major leagues and even represent the nation in major football tournaments," coach Oyoo added with great hope.
However, KD days opponents Kisumu Boys High School are basking in glory due to their dwindling fortunes.
During a recent friendly match staged at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium, Mamboleo, Kisumu Boys (KB) thrashed KD 3-0.
The KB coach declared that the days of Kisumu Days are over.
“The Days of Kisumu Day are over.”
Amidst numerous challenges, Coach Oyoo maintained that they keep believing and working towards their return to the top.