List of Driftwood 7s award winners

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Best performers at the Driftwood 7s, held at Mombasa Sports Club, were feted following the conclusion of the tournament on Sunday.

Kenya Harlequin playmaker Lucky Dewald was named Player of the Final after an outstanding performance, which included setting up the winger Brian Ratilla for the winning try.

2nd for Dewald at Driftwood 7s

This is the second time Dewald has received this award, having also been named MVP and Player of the Final at the Kakamega Ingo 7s, where Quins staged a comeback to beat KCB.

Dewald received Ksh 10,000 courtesy of Tujiamini from sponsors SportPesa.

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Kenya 7s flyer Patrick Odongo claimed the Impact Player award, breaking Dennis Abukuse’s two-tournament winning streak in this category. Abukuse missed tournament due to injury.

Odongo was also the tournament’s top scorer with six tries, while Blak Blad’s Victor Wakhulinga was the top points scorer with 33 points.

Mombasa RFC’s Hillary Munga was recognized as the Most Promising Player of the tournament.

Driftwood Div II

In Division 2, Edmond Iningu of Kabarak was named Player of the Final after helping his side break their four-tournament final loss streak.

Brian Onyancha from NYS Spades was the Division 2 top try scorer and points scorer.

Kenya Harlequin pocketed Ksh 100,000 for winning the tournament, while KCB Rugby received Ksh 50,000, and Blak Blad earned Ksh 25,000.

List of Driftwood 7s  award winners

1. Player of the Final (Main Division): Lucky Dewald (Kenya Harlequin)
2. Impact Player: Patrick Odongo (Kenya 7s)
3. Top Try Scorer: Patrick Odongo (Kenya 7s) – 6 tries
4. Top Points Scorer (Main Division): Victor Wakhulinga (Blak Blad) – 33 points
5. Most Promising Player: Hillary Munga (Mombasa RFC)

Division II:

1. Player of the Final (Division 2): Edmond Iningu (Kabarak)
2. Top Try Scorer (Division 2): Brian Onyancha (NYS Spades)
3. Top Points Scorer (Division 2): Brian Onyancha (NYS Spades)

Prize Money:

• Kenya Harlequin: Ksh 100,000 (Winners of the tournament)
• KCB Rugby: Ksh 50,000 (Runners-up)
• Blak Blad: Ksh 25,000 (Third place)