ERIC SHIRLEY SHIELD

Menengai Oilers knock out Kabras to reach ESS final

Menengai Oilers vs Kabras. PHOTO/ Brian Mwenje

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

  1. Byron Cornel

  2. Reuben Njoroge

  3. Bruce Endovo

  4. Argwings Owino

  5. Eugene Etale

  6. Paywick Munoko

  7. Calvin Malewa

  8. Erick Omanga

  9. Collins Okoth

  10. Tony Oketch (c)

  11. Alvin Khavoli

  12. Antony Owino

  13. Brian Achacha

  14. Lucky Onyango

  15. Eric Ogutu

Reserves

  1. Kevin Mukoyani

  2. Tony Rebel

  3. Emmanuel Amadi

  4. Johnson Ombango

  5. Justin Lunale

  6. Amos Onyikwa

  7. Kelvin Chebet

  8. Stephen Arunga

Kabras RFC ESS squad

  1. Darrel Oluoch
  2. Jibril Lugonzo
  3. Geoffrey Shitambasi
  4. Andrew Wangila
  5. Ronald Wangila
  6. Jackton Osoo
  7. Clinton Litali
  8. Biden Hayo
  9. Collins Osore
  10. Samuel Omollo
  11. Humphrey Asirikwa
  12. Valerian Tendwa
  13. Brian Kiptanui
  14. Bede Enonda
  15. Michael Lukusi
  16. Ruben Amani
  17. Steve Oluoch
  18. Mike Mureithi
  19. Mike Okello
  20. Kassim Hamza
  21. Victor Wawire
  22. Roy Maruti
  23. Alvin Mutachi

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