KCB Rugby extended their unbeaten run in the Kenya Cup with a 34-5 win over Nakuru RFC at Ruaraka Grounds on Saturday, January 18.
The result marked a fifth straight defeat for Nakuru. KCB hit the ground running, with captain Jacob Ojee opening the scoring in the 9th minute after a well-timed attacking play. The conversion narrowly missed, leaving the score at 5-0.
Despite moments of sloppy handling, the Bankers kept control of the game. Rocky Aguko doubled the lead in the 24th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Nakuru. Shortly after, Michael Wamalwa added another try to extend the advantage to 15-0.
A yellow card for Manasseh Oduor temporarily slowed KCB’s momentum, but they regrouped quickly. Emmanuel Opondo crossed the line in the 32nd minute, and Isaac Njoroge’s accurate conversion pushed the score to 22-0.
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Nakuru’s efforts finally paid off just before halftime when Felix Okoth sliced through the defence to score their only try. The conversion attempt fell short, sending the teams into the break at 22-5.
The second half saw Nakuru come out with renewed energy, putting KCB under sustained pressure. However, the Bankers’ defence stood firm, denying Nakuru any further points.
KCB responded with two more tries from Jack Adero and Davis Chenge, cementing their dominance and sealing a comfortable 34-5 victory.
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