Junior Starlets forwards Joan Ogola and Beryl Okumu put on a finishing masterclass as Nyakach Girls produced the biggest victory of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games, hammering Kiarithe Girls 20-0 to book a place in the semifinals.Nyakach entered the final group stage match knowing victory would secure their place in the last four, but few could have predicted the scoreline that followed.##NAJAVA_MECA_9875563##The Nyanza champions dominated possession from the first whistle, camped inside the Kiarithe half and carved open the defence at will as they delivered a relentless attacking display that left their opponents with no answer.Ogola was once again the standout performer, continuing her impressive tournament after helping herself to six goals.Every time the Junior Starlets forward got in behind the defence, she looked dangerous, showing composure in front of goal as she completed a double hat trick.Her strike partner Okumu was equally devastating, scoring five goals to ensure the Junior Starlets pair shared 11 of Nyakach's 20 goals on a memorable afternoon.The goals continued to flow from all areas of the pitch as Nancy Adhiambo, Sheryl Amuok and Penina Awuor each grabbed a brace to underline Nyakach's attacking depth.Emily Adhiambo, Alphine Atieno and Norida also got on the scoresheet as Kiarithe struggled to cope with the constant pressure.KSSSA: Laiser Hill, Bokoli and St. Anthony's make strong starts in rugby sevensThe emphatic victory completed a perfect afternoon for Nyakach, who marched into the knockout rounds with confidence and an attack that has already established itself as one of the most feared in the competition.Their reward is a mouthwatering semifinal clash against Raila Educational Centre, who also finished the group stage in convincing fashion after brushing aside Karibaribi 4-0.Raila looked composed throughout the contest, controlling possession and creating chances with ease before eventually wrapping up a comfortable victory that secured second place and set up a blockbuster meeting with Nyakach.Western champions Archbishop Njenga Girls also sent a strong warning to the rest of the field after recording an 8-0 victory over Misuuni Girls.The Western Region champions barely allowed their opponents time on the ball, dominating from start to finish to extend their unbeaten run and comfortably seal a place in the last four.Archbishop Njenga will now face St Joseph's Girls Kitale, who booked the remaining semifinal slot after battling to a 1-1 draw against Kayatiwi in the final group match.KSSSA: TikTok goalkeeper dreaming of Harambee Stars inspires Takaba's historic runThe draw proved enough for the Rift Valley champions to progress and keep alive their hopes of lifting the national title.With the group stage now complete, attention shifts to the semifinals where four of the country's top school football sides will battle for places in the national final.Nyakach will rely on the deadly partnership of Ogola and Okumu as they face Raila Educational Centre, while defending champions Archbishop Njenga take on St Joseph's Girls Kitale in another highly anticipated encounter.KSSSA: Former champions Highway silence Yala but Menengai dash semi-final hopesDay Three ResultsSt Joseph's Girls Kitale 1-1 KayatiwiNyakach Girls 20-0 Kiarithe GirlsRaila Educational Centre 4-0 KaribaribiArchbishop Njenga Girls 8-0 Misuuni GirlsSemifinal PairingsNyakach Girls vs Raila Educational CentreSt Joseph's Girls Kitale vs Archbishop Njenga Girls
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