Kabras Sugar overcome KCB to set up Enterprise Cup final with Menengai Oilers
Defending Enterprise Cup champions Kabras Sugar will have the chance to retain their title after defeating KCB Rugby 25-21 in a thrilling semi-final clash at the ASK Kakamega Showground. The victory sets up a final showdown against Menengai Oilers on April 19, 2025, at the RFUEA Grounds.
Defending Enterprise Cup champions Kabras Sugar will have the chance to retain their title after edging out KCB Rugby 25-21 in a thrilling semi-final clash at the ASK Kakamega Showground on Saturday. The victory sets up a final showdown with Menengai Oilers on April 19, 2025, at the RFUEA Grounds.
The match was a repeat of last year’s final, where Kabras Sugar defeated KCB 32-20. The Sugarmen, who remain unbeaten in the competition since April 2018, overcame an early setback as KCB took a 3-0 lead and later extended to 11-7. However, Kabras rallied to lead 21-11 at halftime and held on for the win despite KCB's strong second-half performance.
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Kabras Sugar’s South African coach Carlos Katywa expressed frustration with his team’s display, stating, "I know we have won today, but I am a very disgruntled coach. Our standards dropped today, and I am not happy with my players. We almost allowed KCB back into the match. We led 22-11 at halftime and should have killed the game in the second half."
In the other semi-final, Menengai Oilers dominated Nondescripts 41-10 at the ASK Nakuru Showground. The Oilers led 22-0 at halftime after Nondies were reduced to 14 players following Daniel Okito’s sending-off. Despite Nondies’ improved second-half performance, Oilers outscored them 19-10 to cruise to victory.
Oilers’ coach Gibson Weru lauded his team’s effort, saying, "I am happy with the victory. Nondies have been a consistent side this season, but my boys stuck to the game plan despite injuries."
Looking ahead to the final, Weru added, "Our immediate focus is on the Kenya Cup play-off against KU Blak Blad. However, we will give our all against Kabras Sugar in the final, having come close in our recent 20-14 defeat."
The Enterprise Cup, Kenya’s oldest club competition dating back to 1930, will see Kabras Sugar chase a fifth title, while Oilers seek their first.
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