Kenya Harlequin unbeaten run in 2023 continued as they picked a 22-11 win over Mwamba RFC in a Kenya Cup match played at RFUEA Grounds.
The win has seen Quins condemn Kulabu to five straight losses and put them a step closer to the Cup semis after securing their seventh consecutive win.
Mwamba managed to score a penalty through Michael Ochieng, but their lead was soon cancelled out by a try from Richel Wangila, which was converted by Henry Ayah to give Quins a 7-3 lead. However, Mwamba took a slim lead to halftime thanks to a try from winger Chrispin Omondi, which made the score 8-7 in their favor.
In the second half, Quins dominated the game and Wangila scored his second try of the day, which was converted by Ayah to give them a 14-8 lead. The two teams then exchanged penalties, with Ayah and Brian Kivasia scoring to change the scoreline to 17-11.
Quins’ Brian Ratillah came off the bench to score a try, denying Mwamba a losing bonus point. The win sees Quins move to 32 points.
Kenya Harlequin vs Mwamba squad
1,Wilhite Mususi 2. Brian Waraba 3. Meshack Tunnech 4. Michael Onsando (C) 5. Charlton Mokua 6 Sheldon Kahi 7. Felix Makokha 8. Elkins Musonye 9. Cornelius Mokoro 10. Henry Ayah 11. Johnmark Awiti 12. Paul Mutsami 13. Richel Wangila 14. Dave Mwaura 15. Dominic Osino (VC)
Replacements: Mohammed Khaider 17. Elisha Koronya 18. Ian Njenga 19. Laban Kipsang 20. Leonard Fogang 21. Lucky Dewald 22. Brian Ratila 23. Arnold Onzere
Mwamba RFC vs Kenya Harlequin
1.Deus Mudaki 2. Salaton Muturi 3. Eugene Sudi 4. Mike Okello 5. Chris Asira (C) 6. Eliakim Kichoi 7. Alex Arturo 8. Felix Otieno 9. Charles Chege 10. Michael Ochieng 11. Chrispin Omondi 12. Felix Chacha 13. Michael Agevi 14. Samuel Mbeche 15. Ronnie Omondi
Replacements: Brian Kahura 17. Kevin Juma 18. Paul Opiyo 19. Gideon Mbithi 20. Humphrey Wambui 21. Ian Wamalwa 22. Brian Kivasia 23. Billy Kipchirchir
