Kenya Cup will enter its ninth round this weekend, with six exciting matches scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at KCB Sports Club.
The spotlight will be on the highly anticipated encounter between unbeaten KCB Rugby and Menengai Oilers.
Kenya Cup unbeaten battle
Both teams have won all eight of their opening matches, each earning bonus points. The game will be hosted at KCB Sports Club, where the bankers have maintained an impressive record, not losing since a 29-23 defeat to Kabras RFC in February 2023.
Elsewhere, defending champions Kabras RFC will face Nondies at the Kakamega Showground, as they aim to maintain their position at the top of the table.
In a crucial match for survival, Kisumu RFC will host Blak Blad at Mamboleo Stadium at 4:00 p.m.
At Impala Club, Impala RFC will take on Mwamba RFC, with both teams desperate for a vital win in their fight to avoid relegation.
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Strathmore Leos will also play at home, welcoming bottom-placed Nakuru RFC in another critical clash for both teams in Madaraka.
Finally, Kenya Harlequin, currently on a four-match winless streak, will travel to Diani to face South Coast Pirates, hoping to become the second team after Kabras RFC to claim a victory there while battling for survival.
Kenya Cup Match Day 9
Saturday 22 February 2025
kick off 4:00 p.m.
Impala RFC v Mwamba RFC- Impala Grounds
Strathmore Leos v Nakuru RFC- Strathmore Madaraka
Kisumu RFC v K.U Blak Blad-Mamboleo Grounds
South Coast Pirates v Kenya Harlequin FC- Seacrest Diani
Kabras Sugar v Nondies- Kakamega Showground
KCB Rugby v Menengai Oilers- KCB Sports Club.
