Mombasa-based Likoni rugby women’s team is set to undergo a groundbreaking moment as they make their first-ever appearance in the Kenya Cup qualification tourney in a two-day event that commences this Friday 2nd and 3rd November in Nakuru.
The Likoni women’s have been making significant strides since its establishment in 2013. Head Coach Denis Gem has exuded confidence in his team while banking on skills to secure victory in the qualifiers.
“Well, we are definitely the smallest side in the Tournament but we will have to rely on skills and creating opportunities by playing in the opponents’ territory so we can pile pressure and hopefully get points from it,” he told the Scrummage Africa.4
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Gem went on to admit it won’t be a walk in the park while oozing confidence for his charges.
“It definitely won’t be easy but the ladies are in the right state of mind and are mentally and physically prepared,” he stated.
The Kenya Rugby Union two-day event will see six women’s teams battle out for two slots, only the finalist will be promoted to the top tier Women’s Kenya Cup league to join Mwamba, Impala, Nakuru, Suburbs, Western Spears and Maseno.
The teams that will battle for slots are Administration Police AP, NYS Spades, Shamberere, Meru, Rongo and Likoni Women Rugby.
The Likoni women’s rugby team transport to Nakuru was facilitated by Likoni member of parliament Hon.Mishi Mboko.
The games will be played in a round-robin format.
