The 2025 Dala 7s Cup quarterfinals produced fireworks at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium, Mamboleo, with defending champions Kabras RFC, Menengai Oilers, Daystar Falcons, and KCB all storming into the semifinals.
The highlight of the round came in the last Cup quarterfinal where KCB edged Strathmore Leos 15-14 in a nail-biting finish.
KCB Win Last-Second Thriller Against Leos
Vincent Onyala opened the scoring for the bankers with an unconverted try, but the Leos roared back through Brian Mwendwa’s converted effort for a 7-5 halftime lead.
George Ooro struck after the break to swing the score 10-7 in KCB’s favour, only for Samuel Wafula to restore the Leos’ advantage with a converted try for 14-10.
With seconds left on the clock, Ooro crossed the whitewash again to hand KCB a dramatic 15-14 victory and a place in the last four.
Kabras Cruise Past Nondies
Earlier, Kabras RFC opened the day with a commanding 19-5 win over Nondescripts.
Mathias Osimbo and Eric Cantona gave the sugarmen an early 12-0 cushion before Tony Fidens Odhiambo pulled one back for Nondies. Kevin Wekesa then sealed the result before halftime with a powerful try to secure Kabras’ spot in the semis.
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Oilers Too Strong for Mwamba
Menengai Oilers also flexed their muscle, thrashing Mwamba 36-5. Beldad Ogeta scored twice in quick succession before John Okoth, Brian Kipchirchir, Nelson Makokha, and Alvin Khavoli all dotted down.
Mwamba managed a late consolation through Byron Webbo, but the Oilers were already cruising into the next round.
Daystar Edge Nakuru in Tight Battle
In another tense clash, Daystar Falcons edged Nakuru 12-10. Cyprian Ombaso gave Nakuru the lead, but Daystar’s Patrick Odongo responded with a brace of tries to make it 12-5 at the break.
Ombaso struck again late for Nakuru, but the conversion sailed wide, handing the Falcons a slim win and a Cup semifinal berth.
Dala 7s Cup Semifinal Lineup Confirmed
The Cup semifinals will now pit Kabras RFC against Menengai Oilers, while KCB clash with Daystar Falcons for a place in the Dala 7s final.
In the Challenge Trophy, Catholic Monks beat Mombasa 24-5, Embu stunned hosts Kisumu 24-5, Kenya Harlequin edged MMUST 15-10, and Impala defeated Homeboyz 19-5. Monks will now face Embu, with Quins meeting Impala in the semifinals.
Meanwhile, Mombasa will play Kisumu in the 13th-place semifinal, while MMUST take on Homeboyz.
Dala 7s Day 2
Challenge Trophy Quarterfinals
Match 25:Catholic Monks 24-5 MSC Rugby – 9:20
Match 26:Kisumu 7s 5 – 24 Embu Dragons – 9:40
Match 27: Kenya Harlequin 15 – 10 MMUST – 10:00
Match 28: Homeboyz 5 – 19 Impala – 10:20
Cup Quarterfinals
Match 29: Kabras RFC 19-5 Nondies – 10:40
Match 30: Menengai Oilers 36-5 Mwamba RFC – 11:00
Match 31: Daystar Falcons 12-10 Nakuru RFC – 11:20
Match 32: KCB Rugby 15-14 Strathmore Leos – 11:40
13th Place Semifinals
Match 33: MSC Rugby vs Kisumu RFC – 12:00
Match 34: MMUST vs Homeboyz RFC – 12:20
Challenge Trophy Semifinals
Match 35: Catholic Monks vs Embu RFC – 12:40
Match 36: Kenya Harlequin FC vs Impala RFC– 13:00
5th Place Semifinals
Match 37: Nondescripts vs Mwamba RFC – 13:20
Match 38: Nakuru RFC vs Strathmore Leos – 13:40
Cup Semifinals
Match 39: Kabras Sugar RFC vs Menengai Oilers – 14:00
Match 40: Daystar Falcons vs KCB Rugby – 14:20
Finals
Match 41: Winner 13th SF1 (33) vs Winner 13th SF2 (34) – 14:40
Match 42: Winner CT SF1 (35) vs Winner CT SF2 (36) – 15:00
Match 43: Winner 5th SF1 (37) vs Winner 5th SF2 (38) – 15:20
Match 44: Loser Cup SF1 (39) vs Loser Cup SF2 (40) – 15:40
Division 2 Final: Division 2 Final – 16:00
Match 45: Winner Semis 1 vs Winner Semis 2 (Cup Final) – 16:20
