Highway Secondary School attacking midfielder Rial Biliew Chuol believes regular exposure to senior football has transformed him into one of the most complete players at this year's Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games.The South Sudan born midfielder, who supports El Merreikh Bentiu, says training with FKF Premier League sides and playing competitive football in the FKF Nairobi East Regional League has given him the confidence and composure to thrive against the country's best school teams.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883837##Chuol has previously trained with then FKF Premier League side FC Talanta, and has also attracted interest from 2024/2025 league champions Kenya Police.Away from school football, he features for UEFA Despanol SC in the FKF Nairobi East Regional League, where he currently leads the club's scoring charts with 10 goals, six more than his closest challenger Samuel Odhiambo.Speaking to Mozzart Sport after inspiring Highway Secondary School to end St Mary's School Yala's unbeaten run at the ongoing KSSSA National Games, Chuol said the intensity of senior football forced him to improve every aspect of his game."The Premier League environment changed my mentality. At that level there is no room for mistakes because every chance matters," Chuol told Mozzart Sport."If you get an opportunity, you have to take it. If you don't, the other team punishes you. It is the same with defenders. The moment they switch off, even for a second, that is when you attack."Those lessons have become evident in his performances in Thika.Gor Mahia fall to Rayon Sports to extend lengthy wait for CECAFA Kagame Cup titleThe lanky midfielder has been one of Highway's standout players, covering every blade of grass, tracking back to help his defenders before driving forward to launch attacks.His ability to shield the ball under pressure and glide past opponents has made him one of the tournament's most difficult players to dispossess.Chuol attributes those qualities to the confidence instilled in him by his coaches."Confidence changes everything. Once you believe in yourself, you stop fearing your opponents," he explained."My coaches have trusted me and that has helped me become comfortable on the ball. When you have confidence, you can express yourself and make better decisions."TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How new Shabana goalkeeper will shift the club's game modelThe midfielder also reserved special praise for former Highway coaches Bernard Kawinzi and Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba, saying the pair played a significant role in his development."I learnt a lot from coach Beldine and coach Kawinzi. They taught me the importance of discipline, positioning and making the right decisions in matches.""I still carry the lessons they gave me every time I step onto the pitch."Odemba and Kawinzi guided Highway to the 2024 KSSSA national title before leading the school to the East Africa Games the following year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883855##Chuol also revealed the player who continues to inspire him is former Highway midfielder Humphrey Aroko, who recently secured a move to Sweden."I look up to Humphrey Aroko because I saw his journey from close range. Watching him earn a move abroad motivates me to keep working hard because I believe I can also reach that level."Despite Highway's group stage exit, he believes the tournament offered valuable lessons for the team.The midfielder admitted the defeat to Menengai High School proved costly, insisting missed chances ultimately denied them an opportunity to win a title."Our match against Menengai is where things became difficult for us," he reflected."We created enough chances to win but failed to take them. At this level you get punished for that and it cost us a place in the knockout stage."KSSSA: From borrowing bus fare to watch volleyball, Mwitoti star dreams of building an academy back homeWhile disappointed with the outcome, Rial remains proud of what he and his teammates achieved."I wanted to help my school go as far as possible because I wanted people to remember that I also carried Highway's name with pride."Even though we are out, I believe this experience will make me a better player. My focus now is to keep improving, keep working hard and take the next step in my career."