It will take long for one team to win the second title of the national rugby seven’s series that kicked off a month ago in Drfitwood Sevens in Mombasa won by Homeboyz.
Impala Saracens, the Kabeberi Seven’s Champions failed to win the second title courtesy of Kabras Sugar who became the fourth winner at the Sepetuka Festival leg in a final match played at Eldoret Sports Club ground on Sunday evening.
Despite enjoying better runs with better skills of ball handling, Kabras’ backline remained intact, keeping fast running Mark Kwemoi off the ball for better part of the match.
The sugar millers beat Impala Saracens 26 07 in the Sepetuka sevens, the fourth leg of the six meeting across the country.
Motivated by his father (Osinde Wamusame) who was watching from stands, Johnston Mung’au Muhanji gave Kabras crossed the try line first that was well converted by Dominic Osino. The celebration did not last as Kwemoi stepped forward to convert his own try to level the score at 7 at break.
Osino added his try made the second try just after a minute into the match as kenyan international Brian Tanga failed to convert for a 12-07 lead.
Fidel Oloo’s single run sending fans into frenzy with the third try converted by Osimo. Felix Ayange grabbed the ball from Kwemoi to make the fourth try to seal the victory for the sugar millers.
Impala failed to become the second team to win the title twice since the series began in Mombasa (Driftwood) won by Homeboyz, Kabeberi won by Impala, Prinsloo by Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) and now Kabras with Sepetuka.
Kabras tactician Charles Cardovillis said it was hard work that paid off in Eldoret.
“Our manadate now is to go for overall title. we want to win the Christie sevens next weekend since the players are becoming more motivated and prepared for the games,” said Cardovillis.
He added that composure in the games was vital as the team maintained discipline.
Luck failed to prevail for the youthful Menengai Oilers in the semifinal match as they fell 36-0 to Kabras Sugar.
Jacob Okumba made five tries, Fidel Oloo were on target for Kabras Sugar that were converted by George Osino to book for a final match against Kabeberi champions Impala Saracens.
Impala won against hosts Homeboyz. The tough match that Impala struggled to beat the national series defending champions 26-19.
Semifinal main cup results
Homeboyz 19-26 Impala Saracens, Kabras Sugar 36-0 Menengai Oilers
Final
Impala Saracens 26-07 Kabras Sugar