Menengai Oilers have secured their first-ever Eric Shirley Shield final appearance after defeating Kabras RFC 25-20 at Nakuru ASK Grounds.
The victory sets up a showdown with the winner of the KCB vs. Kenya Harlequin clash, scheduled for Saturday afternoon at KCB Sports Club.
Menengai Oilers trail
Kabras RFC took an early lead with a converted try, but the Oilers responded swiftly. Bruce Endovo crossed the whitewash, and Eric Ogutu slotted in the conversion to level the scores at 7-7.
Oilers then edged ahead for the first time when Ogutu drilled in a penalty for a 10-7 lead. A powerful maul saw Byron Cornel score, though Ogutu missed the conversion, giving Oilers a 15-7 advantage.
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Kabras reduced the deficit with a penalty, but Oilers quickly reasserted their dominance. Another maul try, this time from Reuben Njoroge, extended their lead to 20-10 at halftime.
After the break, Kabras added a three-pointer, but Oilers sealed the win when Paywick Munoko powered over for their final try, making it 25-13. Despite a late converted try by Kabras, Oilers held on to claim a historic spot in the final.
MENENGAI OILERS II SQUAD
vs KABRAS II
29 MAR 2025 | RUARAKA, NAIROBI
12:00 PM KICKOFF
Starting XV
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Byron Cornel
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Reuben Njoroge
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Bruce Endovo
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Argwings Owino
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Eugene Etale
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Paywick Munoko
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Calvin Malewa
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Erick Omanga
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Collins Okoth
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Tony Oketch (c)
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Alvin Khavoli
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Antony Owino
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Brian Achacha
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Lucky Onyango
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Eric Ogutu
Reserves
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Kevin Mukoyani
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Tony Rebel
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Emmanuel Amadi
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Johnson Ombango
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Justin Lunale
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Amos Onyikwa
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Kelvin Chebet
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Stephen Arunga
Kabras RFC ESS squad
- Darrel Oluoch
- Jibril Lugonzo
- Geoffrey Shitambasi
- Andrew Wangila
- Ronald Wangila
- Jackton Osoo
- Clinton Litali
- Biden Hayo
- Collins Osore
- Samuel Omollo
- Humphrey Asirikwa
- Valerian Tendwa
- Brian Kiptanui
- Bede Enonda
- Michael Lukusi
- Ruben Amani
- Steve Oluoch
- Mike Mureithi
- Mike Okello
- Kassim Hamza
- Victor Wawire
- Roy Maruti
- Alvin Mutachi
