The Kenya Cup 2024/25 season kick-off date has been pushed backwards by a week, following changes in the Kenya Simbas-Uganda Elgon Cup date.
According to the memo sent to clubs by the Kenya Rugby Union CEO Thomas Odundo, Kenya Cup season will now commence on November 23 2024 and not November 16 as early announced.
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The lower tier will however kick off on 16 as planned with the changes in the top tier meant to allow for a seamless alignment with the Elgon Cup dates, providing clubs with adequate preparation time.
KCB vs Mwamba in a Kenya Cup encounter. Photo Courtesy/Denis Acre-half
“Following a meeting and resolution by the Leagues and Fixtures Committee on the 29th of October 2024, we would like to inform you of an important scheduling adjustment for the upcoming Kenya Cup season. Please find the updated details below: Kenya Cup Kick-off Date Rescheduling: New Start Date for Kenya Cup (Men’s): The Kenya Cup kick-off has been rescheduled to 23rd November 2024, postponed by one week from the original date of 16th November. This adjustment follows the recent rescheduling of the Elgon Cup.
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“No Changes to Other Tiers: The remaining tiers, including Kenya Cup Women’s, Championship, and all Nationwide games, will kick off as originally scheduled on 16th November 2024. This adjustment allows for a seamless alignment with the Elgon Cup dates, providing clubs with adequate preparation time. We request all affiliates to update their respective clubs and stakeholders regarding the new kick-off date for the Kenya Cup Men’s tier to ensure smooth logistical and operational planning,” the Memo reads.
The Elgon Cup was also rescheduled following a consultative meeting between the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) and the Uganda Rugby Union (URU).
KCB vs Kabras in a scrum-contest in Kenya Cup. Photo Courtesy/ Adolwa Miliza.
In a joint statement, both unions announced that the two-legged test match will now be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya, for the first leg, with the second leg scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Kampala, Uganda.
