Menengai Oilers have progressed to the semi-finals of the Enterprise Cup after earning a walkover against Homeboyz in the quarterfinals.
The Oilmen secured their place in the semis, scheduled for March 15, 2025, joining Nondies, who also advanced without playing after South Coast Pirates forfeited their match in another quarterfinal encounter.
Menengai Oilers update
“MATCH UPDATE: Our Enterprise Cup quarter-final match against Homeboyz, scheduled for today at The Refinery, will not take place as Homeboyz have handed us a walkover. This means we automatically advance to the Enterprise Cup semi-finals,” Menengai Oilers announced.
MATCH UPDATE
Our Enterprise Cup quarter-final match against Homeboyz, scheduled for today at The Refinery, will not take place as Homeboyz have handed us a walkover.
This means we automatically advance to the Enterprise Cup semi-finals. #EnterpriseCup#MenengaiCream pic.twitter.com/ZnhTVVaJfd
— Menengai Oilers (@MenengaiOilers) February 8, 2025
With two walkovers already confirmed, attention now shifts to the two remaining quarterfinal clashes. Defending champions Kabras RFC will face Kenya Harlequin in a highly anticipated showdown at Kakamega Showground, kicking off at 3:00 p.m. Meanwhile, KCB Rugby will host Catholic Monks in the other quarterfinal at KCB Sports Club.
The 2025 Enterprise Cup has faced challenges reminiscent of its much-anticipated returns in 2023 and 2024, with several teams forfeiting their fixtures.
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In the pre-quarterfinals played on December 14, 2024, three walkovers were recorded. Kabras RFC was awarded a 28-0 victory after Kisumu RFC failed to show up for their match. Similarly, Blak Blad forfeited their trip to the coast, handing South Coast Pirates a 28-0 walkover. Homeboyz RFC also benefited from a walkover after Mmust RFC failed to honor their fixture.
Enterprise Cup change
This year marks a significant change in the tournament’s scheduling, as the Enterprise Cup now runs concurrently with the Kenya Cup season. Previously, the competition was held after the conclusion of the 15s season.
The semifinals are set for March 15, with the final slated for April 19, 2025.
