Reigning champs Kabras Sugar get on the edge of accomplishing an amazing accomplishment in Kenyan rugby. Having actually gone unbeaten for 2 successive Kenya Mug periods, they are readied to encounter their infinite opponents, KCB Rugby, in the 85th Business Mug last at the RFUEA Premises on Saturday, 8 June 2024.
The group from Kakamega has actually remained in brilliant kind, securing the 2023 Kenya Mug title unbeaten.
They proceeded their prominence by presenting a significant resurgence to slip by KCB with a 30-27 triumph in in 2015’s Business Mug last.
This period, Kabras Sugar reproduced their perfect organization efficiency, winning the 2024 Kenya Mug once more without experiencing a loss.
Their upcoming clash versus KCB is not simply a fight for the prominent Business Mug however likewise a chance for Kabras Sugar to finish the best organization and mug dual for the 2nd successive year. Standing in their method is KCB, a group that when held the edge in their competition.
The phase is established for an electrifying experience as Kabras Sugar purpose to prolong their unbeaten touch and strengthen their tradition in Kenyan rugby background.
Talking with Resident Digital after his side’s 54-8 semifinal gain 25 time champs Nondescripts, Kabras Sugar Head Train Carlos Katywa claimed,”” It will certainly be a huge video game. KCB is privileged to have actually been playing Business for 2 video games, unlike us that just had the semis. They have a totally in shape, fledged side, so it’s mosting likely to be an intriguing one. We need to be wise concerning just how we tackle organization with them.”
KCB Aide Train, Mariko Mshilla, talking after the group’s 32-18 semifinal gain Kenya Buffoon last weekend break claimed,” “It has actually been 2 weeks prior to we played a suit and I might not be prouder of the group for implementing our tactical plan. The kids looked a little bit corroded however we will certainly start an extensive training following week in advance of the face-off. I am hopeful that we will certainly conjecture on the 6th title and win it.”
Kabras Sugar will certainly be gunning for their 4th title straight, having actually won in 2019,2022 and 2023 while KCB are out for a 6th title, having actually won in 2004, 2007,2015,2016 and 2017.
Both sides have actually revealed their suit day teams for the clash that will certainly be come before by the KRU Nationwide Organization last in between Zetech Oaks and TUM Militaries at 1.00 pm at the exact same location.
Victor Oduor organizes this suit with Innocent Kimathi and Kevin Wambugu working as the aide umpires.
Ticket fees are Ksh 500 and the suit will certainly be streamed survive on Kenya Rugby YouTube.
How they line up
Kabras Sugar: 15. Eric Cantona, 14. Alfred Orege, 13. Ntabeni Dukisa, 12. Walter Okoth, 11. Humphrey Asiligwa, 10. Barry Robinson, 9. Dan Ang’ wech, 1. Edward Mwaura, 2. Eugene Sifuna, 3. Ephraim Oduor, 4. Patrick Lumumba, 5. Clinton Litali, 6. George Nyambua (c), 7. William Mwanji, 8. Jeanson Misoga REPLACEMENTS 16. Teddy Akala, 17. Emmanuel Otieno, 18. Gabriel Adero, 19. Collins Indeche, 20. Biden Hayo, 21. Collins Osore, 22. James Olela, 23. Hillary Salano
KCB Rugby: 15. Darwin Mukidza, 14. Elphas Adunga, 13. Festus Shiasi, 12. Michael Wamalwa, 11. Jacob Ojee, 10. Elvis Namusasi, 9. Michael Wanjala, 1. Nick Okullo, 2. Lion Musila (c), 3. Wilhite Mususi, 4. Davis Chenge, 5. Andycole Omollo, 6. Manasseh Oduor, 7. Elvis Olukusi, 8. Martin Owillah REPLACEMENTS 16. Fidel Maina, 17. TJ Okidia, 18. Nelson Nyandat, 19. Emmanuel Silungi, 20. Felix Ojow, 21. Emmanuel Opondo, 22. Levy Amunga, 23. Shaban Ahmed
PREVIOUS WINNERS
1930 Nairobi District
1931 Nairobi North
1932 West Kenya
1933 Eldoret
1934 Eldoret
1935 Eldoret
1936 Eldoret
1937 Nondescripts RFC
1938 Nondescripts RFC
1939 Eldoret
1940 Put on hold because of Globe Battle II
1941 Suspended because of Globe Battle II
1942 Suspended because of Globe Battle II
1943 Suspended because of Globe Battle II
1944 Suspended because of Globe Battle II
1945 Suspended because of Globe Battle II
1946 Suspended because of Globe Battle II
1947 Eldoret
1948 Nakuru
1949 Nondescript RFC
1950 Nondescript RFC
1951 Nondescript RFC
1952 Coastline Province
1953 West Kenya
1954 Nondescript RFC
1955 Kenya Buffoon FC
1956 Kampala RFC
1957 Kenya Buffoon FC
1958 Nakuru RFC
1959 Kenya Cops RFC
1960 Nakuru RFC
1961 Impala RFC
1962 Nakuru RFC
1963 Nakuru RFC
1964 Kenya Buffoon FC
1965 Impala RFC
1966 Nondescripts RFC
1967 Kitale RFC
1968 Kampala RFC
1969 Kampala RFC
1970 Kampala RFC
1971 Impala RFC
1972 Impala RFC
1973 Impala RFC
1974 Impala RFC
1975 Nondescripts RFC
1976 Nondescripts RFC
1977 Nondescripts RFC
1978 Nondescripts RFC
1979 Nondescripts RFC
1980 Nondescripts RFC
1981 Nondescripts RFC
1982 Nondescripts RFC
1983 Nondescripts RFC
1984 Nondescripts RFC
1985 Mwamba RFC
1986 Mwamba RFC
1987 Suspended because of fourth All African Games
1988 Kenya Buffoon FC
1989 Nondescripts RFC
1990 Nondescripts RFC
1991 Nondescripts RFC
1992 Nondescripts RFC
1993 Nondescripts RFC
1994 Nondescripts RFC
1995 Kenya Buffoon FC
1996 Kenya Buffoon FC/Nondescripts RFC shared the trophy
1997 Mombasa Sports Club
1998 Nondescripts RFC
1999 Kenya Buffoon FC
2000 Impala RFC
2001 Impala RFC
2002 Impala RFC
2003 Impala RFC/Kenya Buffoon FC shared the trophy
2004 KCB RFC
2005 Impala RFC
2006 Mwamba RFC
2007 KCB RFC
2008 Nakuru RFC
2009 Kenya Buffoon FC
2010/11 Kenya Harlequin
2011/12 Not Played
2012/13 Mwamba RFC
2013/14 Nakuru RFC
2014/15 KCB RFC
2015/16 KCB RFC
2016/17 KCB RFC
2017/18 Homeboyz RFC
2018/19 Kabras Sugar
2019/20 Not played because of COVID19
2021 Not played because of COVID19
2022 Kabras Sugar
2023 Kabras Sugar
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