List of 2024 Impala Floodlit award winners 

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The annual Impala Floodlit 15s pre-season tournament concluded on Saturday, marking a historic moment as Menengai Oilers lifted their first-ever trophy in the competition.

New signing Amos Obae, formerly of Nakuru RFC, was crowned the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) after an impressive performance that helped secure the Oilers’ 42-3 victory in the final against Impala RFC at Impala Club. This is his second individual trophy after he was named the Rugby Super Series Player of the Tournament in May.

Obae in Impala Floodlit

Despite primarily coming off the bench, Obae made a strong impact, scoring twice to lead his side to victory. This trophy marks a significant win for the Oilers, who last claimed titles in the Nationwide League and back-to-back Impala Floodlit Varsity championships in 2016 and 2017.

Abutwalib Wesonga, another key player for the Oilers, earned the Top Points Scorer award, further solidifying the team’s dominant run in the tournament. Impala RFC’s Leon Ondusu was named the Most Promising Player, an accolade earned for his impressive performance in helping Impala reach their first final since 2018.

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In the Varsity category, Kabete Stallions’ Lawrence Ndung’u was recognized as MVP, while Rift Valley Varsity’s Brian Achacha received the Most Promising Player award. Kenya U20 and Rift Valley Varsity winger Alvin Khavoli, who scored twice in the final, was named Player of the Final, guiding Rift Valley Varsity to victory in the Varsity division.

In the women’s category, Atieno Awuor was celebrated as the MVP, with Naomi Muhanji from Impala Roans awarded the Most Promising Player title.

Congratulations to Atieno Awuor for being awarded Most Valuable Player of the @ImpalaRfc Floodlit Tournament 2024, Women’s Category. We are proud of you!#nslrfc #womenrugby #Floodies2024 #RugbyKE #MVP pic.twitter.com/cGu9ep3Ago

— Northern Suburbs Ladies RFC (@nslrfc) November 3, 2024

2024 Impala Floodlit award winners

Men’s Category:

1. Tournament Champions: Menengai Oilers
2. Most Valuable Player (MVP): Amos Obae (Menengai Oilers)
3. Top Points Scorer: Abutwalib Wesonga (Menengai Oilers)
4. Most Promising Player: Leon Ondusu (Impala RFC)

Varsity Category:

1. Champions: Rift Valley Varsities
2. Most Valuable Player (MVP): Lawrence Ndung’u (Kabete Stallions)
3. Most Promising Player: Brian Achacha (Rift Valley Varsity)
4. Player of the Final: Alvin Khavoli (Rift Valley Varsities)

Women’s Category:

1. Most Valuable Player (MVP): Atieno Awuor (Northern Suburbs)
2. Most Promising Player: Naomi Muhanji (Impala Roans)