The race for promotion to the KRU Championship enters a decisive stage on Saturday as the KRU Nationwide semifinals take centre stage with two high-stakes clashes set for a 3:00 pm kick off.
At JKUAT University in Juja, AP Warriors will battle Kabarak University in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter after both sides impressed in the quarterfinals.
AP Warriors powered into the last four with a dominant 30-6 victory over Kilifi Titans, underlining their attacking threat and defensive discipline.
Kabarak University, on the other hand, secured their semifinal ticket after a commanding 24-11 win over Kisii Polytechnic.
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The second semifinal will be staged at Prisons Staff College in Ruiru where Kenya Prisons take on Sigalagala National Polytechnic.
Kenya Prisons booked their place in the semis after brushing aside Makueni RFC 23-6 in a composed performance. Sigalagala NP arrive with momentum and confidence after edging Eldopoly Community 27-26 in one of the most dramatic quarterfinal matches played at Eldoret Polytechnic.
With a place in the final and a step closer to KRU Championship promotion on the line, all four teams will be looking to deliver season-defining performances.
KRU Nationwide semifinals fixtures (3:00 pm)
• AP Warriors vs Kabarak University – JKUAT University, Juja
• Kenya Prisons vs Sigalagala NP – Prisons Staff College, Ruiru
Quarterfinal results
• Kisii Polytechnic 11-24 Kabarak University
• Kenya Prisons 23-06 Makueni RFC
• Eldopoly Community 26-27 Sigalagala NP
• AP Warriors 30-06 Kilifi Titans
