Daystar Falcons stretched their winning run to three consecutive matches in the Kenya Cup after edging out Kenya Harlequin 30–23 in an early kick-off clash played at Ngong Racecourse, moving up to fourth on the log.
The students had already registered back-to-back league victories over Nakuru RFC and MMUST, and in the process became the fourth side this season to cross the 20-point mark.
The first half was tightly contested, producing just 12 points. The Falcons struck with a converted try while Quins replied with an unconverted effort, giving the students a narrow 7–5 lead at the break.
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The second half, however, opened up significantly. Daystar found another gear, piling on 23 points as Kenya Harlequin responded with 18 in a fast-paced and physical exchange that kept the contest alive until the final whistle.
For Kenya Harlequin, the result marked their sixth consecutive defeat in this season’s Kenya Cup campaign, deepening their struggles as the league enters a decisive phase.
