This archive report was first published on 23 August 2019.
On August 23, 2019, the 10th edition of the Water Services Companies Sports Organisation (Wasco) games came to a close at the University of Embu grounds, with Nairobi Water Company's football team emerging victorious.
Nairobi goalkeeper Peter Odoyo was the hero of the day, saving two penalties to exact revenge on Kakamega, who had beaten them 3-1 in the group stage.
The two sides played to a barren draw in regulation time, forcing the lottery to decide the final according to tournament rules.
Nairobi strikers Elijah Tsavai and Polycarp Ochieng created numerous chances towards the end of the second half but could not beat the Kakamega defence.
Goalkeeper Peter Odoyo attributed their success to being psychologically prepared for the penalties, saying, "I was keen and ensured I dived the right way to block the shots. We wanted to win against Kakamega."
Nairobi coach Dennis Mambo hailed his charges for emerging winners, saying, "We were prepared for the penalties and luck was also on our side."
Kakamega coach Charles Chitoche was left to rue their missed chances, saying, "We have met three times before and won in two instances. This was the fourth meeting and it was a revenge for them. This is a family thing and we will come back in style next year."
Elsewhere, Nakuru beat hosts Embu 1-0 in the play-off to emerge third, with Gerald Owino scoring the lone goal in the 80th minute.
Nairobi's men's volleyball team also had a successful day, thrashing Eldoret 3-0 in the final, with team captain James Mwaniki saying they were happy to have not dropped any set throughout the tournament.
Additionally, Nairobi's netball team beat Mombasa 24-18 in a tense encounter, with goal attacker Millicent Shitawa starring for Nairobi in the final.
