When The Nets Stayed Silent: Rongo University and Tom Mboya Share the Spoils in KUSF Opener

Football has a way of keeping supporters on the edge of their seats, even when the goals refuse to come. For Rongo University FC and Tom Mboya University, their opening encounter in the 2026 Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Western Cluster Soccer Championship ended without a goal, but the contest marked the beginning of another demanding chapter in university football.

The two sides settled for a 0–0 draw at full time, sharing the points in a fixture that set the tone for Rongo University’s championship campaign.

For the Varsity Boys, the opening match was an opportunity to make a statement in front of their supporters and begin their competition journey on a positive note. While a victory would have been a welcome start, the draw gives the team a point to build on as the championship progresses.

The result also leaves questions for the technical bench: what worked, what needs improvement, and how can the team turn its next opportunity into a victory?

Rongo University FC captain Usher Alomo was interviewed after the match, reflecting on the team’s opening performance. According to him, the team was well prepared but all in all, he accepted the fact that the hard fought encounter ended in a goalless draw as they shared points with Tom Mboya University. His presence in the post-match discussion offered a glimpse into the players’ perspective following the encounter.

Behind the team’s preparations is head coach Felix Okik, whom the club has publicly recognized for his tactical leadership and commitment. In a recent message to supporters, RU FC described him as the man behind the team’s tactics, emphasizing his preparations for the challenges posed by opponents in the competition.

Tom Mboya University captain also not being left out in the interview said that his team really tried their best in the first half but coming second half the game was tough and challenging but despite all that they managed to draw.

The championship brings together university teams competing not only for results but also for pride, recognition and the opportunity to showcase the talent emerging from Kenya’s institutions of higher learning. For the players, every fixture is a chance to represent their university and demonstrate what discipline, teamwork and determination can achieve.

Attention now shifts to Rongo University’s next challenge against Kisii University Men’s Soccer Team and Tom Mboya University which will also be playing against University of Kabianga. The upcoming fixture offers the Varsity Boys another opportunity to convert their efforts into a winning result.

For Rongo University supporters, the message is simple: the campaign has only just begun. The scoreboard may have remained unchanged against Tom Mboya, but the ambition to compete remains alive.

Sometimes, the first step towards a successful campaign is not a spectacular victory, but a result from which a team can learn, regroup and return stronger. The goals may not have come today, but the journey is far from over.

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