Recreation - sports

MYSA STAFF SQUAD Vs NAIROBITS STUDENT/STAFF

Friday 27^th June 2008 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Venue: Mathare United Sports Ground

The journey to MYSA Headquarters started some minutes form 2.00 pm and every student was up-beat and ready to participate either in cheering or playing. The walk to the bus stop was very interesting, with students and staff interacting and sharing of how they have been preparing for the match.

It was fine seeing how even the ladies were exited about the game and some of them were actually going to be part of the team. Excitement was written all over our faces as we boarded the big classy, matatu (bus) with booming music and an LCD screen to accompany it, to the venue of the match.

As the players were changing into their sports gear, the cheering squad mainly comprising of ladies were giving their all, they even attempted the “Mexican wave”!

All the teams had more than enough players needed for the 1^st 11 and so, we agreed to make two teams, team A and B. This was facilitated by Geoffrey Orayo aka “Rai” and we had to start on a strong note thus, team A & B.

Rai, Idoh and Wilsen-x

The game started on a very high note and in 6 minutes time, the home team was up by a goal. Down but not out, the visitors pressed on and barely 30 minutes into the 1^st half, the home team were two notches higher. Visitors gave their all and with several attempts on goal, they all seemed to be blank shots as the MYSA goalie did everything to deny us a goal.

The second half was equally impressive, as this saw team B from the visitors lock horns with the seemingly impressive MYSA Staff squad. The first 10 minutes saw more shots on goal and more complete passes from the visitors. Team B impressed the spectators and chances of scoring a goal looked promising. Aido had several shots on target and just when it seemed a goal was coming, Jose from NairoBits gave the worst back shot of the year and the best goal of the game. In just about five minute’s time, we conceded our fourth goal but never lost hope. Several substitutes were bought in the second half but a goal seemed lacking and the referee blew the whistle to end the match 4-0 in favor of MYSA Staff Squad.

Though the match ended this way, the visitors were in their usual up-beat mood because they had nothing to loose, since they come to the match with an open mind and thus enjoyed themselves to the fullest.

After some refreshments and a vote of thanks to the hosts for their hospitality, it was time to go home. MYSA even offered us a lift to Outering road, ‘Rounder’ and finally all Shops; it was a day to remember. Talk about a Friday well spent, then this would definitely have to be one of them!!

Report written and compiled by Faith Nyamboki and Gabriel Saka