The 2024/25 Kenya Cup campaign will start this weekend, with six matches starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
The Kenya Cup defending champions, Kabras RFC, will kick off their campaign with the promoted side Impala RFC at the Kakamega ASK Showground. Kabras will be looking to continue with their good form and hoping to keep their unbeaten run alive.
Former Kenya Cup champs
In the second match former Kenya Cup champions KCB Rugby will welcome newbies South Coast Pirates at KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka for their first-ever Kenya Cup game.
Kabras RFC receive Kenya Cup trophy. PHOTO/Clarence Majani
Menengai Oilers will host Kisumu RFC at Nakuru ASK Showground. Oilers are fresh from winning their maiden 15s trophy after successfully clinching the Impala Floodlight tournament. Kisumu who survived relegation last season will be seeking to start on high this coming season.
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In another match, Nondies will be hosting campus side Strathmore Leos in a match slated for the Race Course.
At the RFUEA grounds, Kenya Harlequin will host to Mwamba. After successfully clinching the national sevens circuit, many expect a lot from the Ngong-based club as they enter into the 15s season.
KCB vs Mwamba in a Kenya Cup encounter. Photo Courtesy/Denis Acre-half
Nakuru RFC will be travelling to the Kenyatta University Grounds where they will be facing off with Blak Blad in a tough match.
2024/25 Kenya Cup week 1Fixtures
Match Day 1/ Saturday 23rd November, 2024
Kabras Sugar Vs Impala RFC- A.S.K Showground, Kakamega 3pm
KCB Rugby Vs South Coast Pirates- KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka 3pm
Menengai Oilers Vs Kisumu RFC-A.S.K Showground, Nakuru 3pm
Nondescripts Vs Strathmore Leos- Ngong Racecourse, Nairobi 3pm
Kenya Harlequin FC Vs Mwamba RFC- RFUEA Ground, Nairobi 3pm
KU Black Blad Vs Nakuru RFC- Kenyatta University, Nairobi 3pm
