Nondies staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Kenya Harlequin 21-13 in the final match of the regular season in the Kenya Cup, extending their winning streak to four consecutive victories.
The match began with both teams exchanging penalties, with in-form players Nyaenya Moseti and Ervin Asena each scoring two penalties for their respective sides, resulting in a 6-6 deadlock.
However, Kenya Harlequin managed to break the deadlock when Paul Mutsami crossed over for the opening try of the match. Asena successfully converted, giving Kenya Harlequin a 13-6 lead heading into halftime.
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In the second half, Nondies took control of the game, dominating the scoresheet and preventing Kenya Harlequin from adding any points. Boniface Amimo’s try, converted by Moseti, levelled the scores.
Dominic Osino then dealt a blow to his former team with a try, which he successfully converted, sealing the victory for Nondies.
With this win, Nondies secured their spot in the quarterfinals and clinched fifth place on the league table with 31 points. Meanwhile, Kenya Harlequin finished the season in fourth place with 33 points.
