KCB Rugby continued their dominant form in the Kenya Cup, securing their fourth consecutive victory with a convincing 36-5 win over Mwamba at RFUEA Grounds.
The bankers, maintaining a perfect 100% win record this season, had previously defeated Mwamba 82-10 in their last encounter.\
KCB Rugby
Heading into the match, KCB aimed to extend their winning streak, having won the opening three matches of the season. In contrast, Mwamba faced the fixture after a challenging start, losing their first three matches and occupying the 10th position on the league log with a considerable point differential of 105.
In the game, Kenya Simbas prop Wilhite Mususi opened the scoring with an unconverted try. Captain Griffins Musila added to the lead with a converted try, courtesy of Darwin Mukidza, making his first start of the season.
Winger Michael Kimwele secured the third try for KCB, with Mukidza missing the conversion, resulting in a 17-point lead at halftime.
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In the second half, KCB secured their bonus point with another try before Mwamba managed to score their first unconverted try, bringing the scoreline to 22-5. The bankers continued their dominance, adding 14 more points, including a try by substitute Kolian Persian, ultimately sealing a comprehensive 36-5 victory.
KCB Rugby move to 20 points following the win.
KCB Rugby squad.
1. Oscar Simiyu 2. Griffin Musila 3. Wilhite Mususi 4. Emmanuel Silungi 5. Andy Cole Omollo 6. Elvis Olukusi 7. Peter Waitere 8. Davis Chenge 9. Emmanuel Opondo 10. Brian Wahinya 11. Michael Kimwele 12. Bob Muhati 13. Elphas Adunga 14. Austin Sikutwa 15. Darwin Mukidza
Reserves
16. Fidel Maina 17 TJ Okidia 18. Nick Okullo 19. Winston Macharia 20. Kolian Persian 21. Michael Wanjala 22. Elvis Namusasi 23. William Opaka
