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Dates for 2024 Legends Cup return leg announced

The Rugby Legends met the age grade coaches. Photo Courtesy/ Alex Njue

The Legends Cup return leg game will be played on September 28, 2024, at RFUEA Grounds, Ngong Road Nairobi.

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The match will feature Kenya Legends and Uganda Legends to determine who will be crowned Champions on aggregate score.

Kenya Legends advantage

Heading to the match, Kenya Legends have an advantage having secured a 26-15 victory in the first leg of the Legend Cup which was held in Uganda.

In the first leg, an exchange of penalties at the beginning of the match saw both teams score three-pointers to level the score at 3-3.  Kenya then took the lead with a successful kick from Lavin Asego.

Kenyan Legends later solidified their advantage with a try from their captain Eddie Omondi followed by a conversion by Asego putting them ahead 10-3.

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In the second half, Kenya extended their lead with another penalty from Asego making it 13-3. However, Uganda fought back with a try of their own, reaching a total of 15 points in the match. Vincent Mose and Collins Injera also got tries for a win.

Despite Uganda’s late effort, Kenya maintained their advantage securing a 26-15 victory. The Legends was introduced last year and Kenya Legends managed a 69-18 aggregate win to lift the Legends Cup at RFUEA Grounds following a 31-12 win in the second leg.

The legend had a 38-6 victory in the initial encounter held in Uganda in mid-2023.

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