Kabras RFC faced a tough challenge but managed to stage a comeback, defeating Blak Blad 24-17 in their first post-COVID match at Kenyatta University Grounds.
The win propelled Kabras to 50 points, creating a gap between them and KCB, who lost to Oilers, while Blak Blad secured a losing bonus point.
Coming off a successful streak of nine consecutive wins and securing a home semi-final, Kabras aimed to extend their impressive run, having been crowned Team of the Year 2023 at the Sports Personality of the Year awards on Friday.
This match marked Kabras’ return to Kenyatta University since their previous encounter in 2020, which ended prematurely due to fan trouble with Kabras leading 15-13.
Blak Blad took an early lead with a seven-pointer, followed by another score, leading 10-0. Kabras fought back in the later stages, with Brian Mutua’s try and Ntabeni Dukisa’s conversion narrowing the gap to 10-7.
Mutua, making his second start due to absence of several key players landed the second try before the break for Kabras to lead 12-7 at halft time
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In the second half, Kabras continued their momentum, securing a try through David Bunduki. However, Blak Blad responded with a try to level the scores at 17-17.
Kabras’ scrum-half Dan Angwech scored a crucial bonus-point try, reclaiming the lead at 24-17.
No further points were scored until the final whistle, securing Kabras’ hard-fought victory.
Blad squad.
1. WAFULA MAKOKHA 2. AMAYI ANTONY 3. KIDAKE BRIAN 4. WAMAH RANDY 5. ODHIAMBO STEVE 6. OLELA DERRICK 7. OBAT KUKE (C) 8. OTIENO JAMES 9. BENJAMIN SIXO 10. KITUTU IAN 11. JARED ODHIAMBO 12. NYAMIRO CLAUDE (VC) 13. SIFUNA DOUGLAS 14. HUKU KHWESA 15. GATHU KELVIN
Replacements.
16. OBURE COLLINS 17. AUSTIN ADERO 18. MASINDE BUNGOMA 19. OPIYO DENNIS 20. OGAMBA BRYSON 21. WANJOHI ARTHUR 22. 0Y00 DANIEL 23. WECHULI DERRICK
Kabras: Emmanuel Otieno, Teddy Akala, Ephrahim Oduor, Hillary Odhiambo, David Bunduki, Patrick Lumumba
George Nyambua, Jeanson Misoga, Dan Angwech, Barry Robinson, Humphrey Asiligwa, Alfred Orege
Brian Mutua, Eric Cantona, Ntabeni Dukisa
Repalcements Eugene Sifuna, Edward Mwaura, Asuman Mugerwa Brian Juma, Collins Indeche, Thomas Simiyu
Biden Hayo, Paul Abuto
