Kibabii University kick-started their 2023/24 Nationwide campaign with a resounding 46-13 win against Kimobo in a fixture played at Kibabii University Grounds.
The varsity side dominated the game from kickoff against the newbies, as they continued with their quest for Championship promotion.
A dominant first half saw Kibabii score four tries and one conversion against Kimobo two penalties which ensured the varsity side bonus point, going into the break with a commanding 22-6 lead.
The second half saw Kibabii put the nail on the coffin as they scored four tries with two conversions against Kimobo’s single converted try, to win the game 46-13.
Chairman’s call
Kibabii chairman Meshack Nyambane hailed his team’s performance but insisted much is to be done in elevating Nationwide league games.
“As a host, I believe rugby festivals are the way to go for Nationwide Clubs. We have poor visibility, and our playing grounds and officiation have always been in doubt. Coupled with poor funding, clubs must be supported to congregate at one venue. This makes it more attractive to fans and I believe out of this we shall get corporate support in terms of sponsorships” he said.
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In the other results for the triple header, Bungoma hammered Borderucks 53-0, as Webuye held off Vihiga Granites 24-20.
Webuye RFC kicked off their 2023/2024 season campaign by edging out Vihiga granites. Webuye RFC scored first with a try from Joseph Emmanuel which gave them an early lead of 05-00.
Victor Baraka landed Webuye RFC’s second try making the scores 10-00. Webuye’s third try came from Gelas Victor with Dennis Curtis converting it making sure they continued to lead with a 17-00 score.
Reinhard Luvayo made the score 17-05 after scoring a try for Vihiga granites. Victor Baraka scored the last try of first for Webuye with Dennis Curts making no mistakes in converting it making the first half scores to be 24-05.
In the second half, Vihiga Granites put up a spirited fight in the second half in a bid to overturn the scores, they began on a high by scoring a penalty through Stanley Osotsi to bring the scores at 24-08.
Stanley also came in for Vihiga granites with a try which they failed to convert bringing the scores to 24-13. Crisphinos Munangwe of Vihiga Granites scored the last try of the game which Lincon Junior successfully converted for the visiting side making matters 24-20 at fulltime with Webuye managing a win.
Winning start of Arstone at Kisii
In Kisii, Lee Arstone started his coaching stint with a 26-0 win over Maseno. Frank Mulesi landed the opening try while Frank Ondiere grabbed the second before Scoon Memba added the extras.
Enoch Obae landed the third try and Memba’s conversion ensured a 19-0 lead. Edwin Omari’s try was also converted for a bonus point victory.
Rongo also won, defeating Kifaru 17-12 thanks to tries from Eugene Onyango, Bonny Venture and Frank Makiadi with Kelvin Osoro adding a conversion.
