FEASSA Games: JOBO Goalkeeper Hospitalised with Head Injuries After Chaotic Pitch Invasion
- A Form Four student is admitted to Kakamega County Referral Hospital after sustaining head injuries during the FEASSA games
- The 18-year-old was injured during a chaotic pitch invasion in a match between JOBO and Musingu
- Trouble started when Musingu scored a late equaliser in the heated encounter, where JOBO had led 1-0 since the 15th minute
KAKAMEGA – Tension and shock gripped the East Africa Secondary Schools Games (FEASSA) after one of the players was injured.
Source: UGC
St Joseph's Boys High School (JOBO) Kitale goalkeeper, Delo Vurachi, was hospitalised following a violent incident during the semi-final clash against Musingu High School at Bukhungu Stadium.
How JOBO goalkeeper was attacked
Lawrence Kaguai told TUKO.co.ke that the Form Four student sustained serious head injuries during a chaotic pitch invasion in the 90th minute of the heated encounter.
JOBO had taken the lead in the 15th minute of the game through a penalty, which was converted by Stephen Mwalati.
But five minutes to the end of the match, a late equaliser by Marvin Ashihundu saw the fans invade the pitch in celebration.
In the ensuing chaos, it is believed that a projectile struck the young goalkeeper on the head, leaving him wounded.
Who won in JOBO vs Musingu semi-final?
With drama unfolding while the two teams were locked in a 1-1 draw, the match officials were forced to abandon the game for safety reasons.
The 18-year-old was immediately rushed to Kakamega County Referral Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.
The semi-final match was later completed at Moi Stadium in Kisumu under heightened security.
JOBO High School fought hard but eventually bowed out after a 4-3 loss to Musingu Scorpions in a penalty shootout.
The incident sparked widespread condemnation from sports officials, parents, and fans, with calls for tighter security measures at school sporting events to prevent similar acts of violence.
Source: UGC
Social media reactions
Tracy Simosh
"By the stripes of God, he's healed. May God protect and mend every broken flesh in Jesus' name."
Davies Ni
"Quick recovery. Huyu keeper ako ju sana. Jobo, Butere, and Agai goalkeepers need professional clubs."
High school games produced striker Aldrine Kibet
One of the standout products from the secondary school games is striker Aldrine Kibet, who now plays for Spanish La Liga side Celta Vigo.
His star shone during the 2023 secondary school game when he helped the Solidarity Boys win the male championship.
They faced off with their opponents from Dagoretti High School during an action-packed match at Bukhungu Stadium.
Kibet netted a brace that propelled his team to Rwanda for the East and Central Africa schools' regional competition.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
