Impala Floodlit holders KCB Rugby proceeded to the final of the 2022 competition after a 14-3 over Blak Blad in the semi[final played at Impala Club.
This will be KCB’s fourth consecutive final appearance in this competition and they will be eyeing the fourth consecutive trophy. They will face Nondies who defeated Menengai Oilers 16-11 in the first semi.
In their semi-final encounter against Blad, the bankers found themselves behind after Lionel Ajeliti drilled in a penalty for a 3-0 lead.
KCB’s search for points paid off when eighth man Peter Waitere went over for the first try of the match and it was converted to hand the former Kenya Cup champions a 7-3 lead which lasted till the second half.
The second half saw KCB get one more try which came from halfback Brian Wahinya and, Isaac Njoroge converted for a 14-3 lead.
The side will now proceed to the final scheduled for Saturday night.
KCB vs Blak Blad starting squad
1. Oscar Simiyu 2. Wilfred Waswa 3. Nelson Nyandat 4. Manasseh Oduor 5. Davis Chenge 6. Felix Ojow 7. Andrew Amonde 8. Peter Waitere (c) 9. Brian Wahinya 10. Shabani Ahmed (vc) 11. Billy Omondi 12. Bob Muhati 13. Festus Shiasi 14. Michael Kimwele 15. Isaac Njoroge
Replacements:
16. James Ochieng 17. Thomas Jimbo Okidia 18. George Gichure 19. Winston Macharia 20.Kolian Persian 21. Ishmael Gorio 22.Esau Otieno 23. Levy Amunga
