Derrick Ashihundu bagged a first-half hattrick for Kabras RFC as they went to hit Mwamba RFC 87-0 at Kakamega Showground.
He ended the match with four tries that saw him move to 10 tries this season while Kabras RFC have moved to 25 points and retained the top spot in the 2023/24 campaign
Kabras RFC opener
Ashihundu continued his stellar season by opening Kabras’ account in the first minute of the game. He seized a loose ball and scored at the corner. The challenging angle didn’t seem to bother Ntabeni Dukisa, who successfully converted, giving Kabras an early 7-0 lead.
Kabras RFC players warm up ahead of Kenya Cup. PHOTO/Adolwa Miliza
Minutes later, Ashihundu completed a hat trick, showcasing his dominance against Mwamba’s defence. His total tally for the season reached nine tries. Dukisa converted one and missed another, and the score changed to 19-0.
Despite being reduced to 14 men after skipper George Nyambua was sent to the sin bin following an altercation, Kabras maintained their momentum.
Alfred Orege and David Bunduki both scored, securing Kabras’ fifth and sixth tries of the game. Dukisa successfully converted both, and the team went into halftime with a commanding 33-0 lead.
The second half mirrored the first, with Brian Juma muscling his way to score near the posts. Dukisa’s easy conversion extended the lead to 40-0.
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The forwards took centre stage in the second half, with flankers Patrick Lumumba and skipper Nyambua both powering their way to the try box as Nyambua moved to seven tries. Dukisa converted Lumumba’s try, but fell short for the other, making the score 52-0.
Lumumba secured his second try as Mwamba’s defence faltered in the breakdown. He picked up a loose ball and raced to score between the sticks. Dukisa added the extras, and the score changed to 59-0.
Kabras RFC players in the a past awarding ceremony. PHOTO/Scrummage Africa
The last ten minutes of the game witnessed a flurry of tries for Kabras, ending the match on a high note. Ashihundu secured his fourth try, joining Lumumba on a hat-trick. Ambetsa and substitute Hillary Mwanji also scored, with Erick Cantona converting all the tries. The final score was an impressive 87-0 victory for Kabras.
