Kabras crowned Prinsloo 7s champions
By Joel Sang, August 6, 2023Kabras RFC are the winners of the Prinsloo 7s after beating Kenya Harlequin 10-5 at the Nakuru Athletic Club on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
Bryceson Adaka scored the opening try for Kabras before they extended their lead in the second half when Jone Kubu, who had missed a first-half conversion, cleverly penetrated the Quins’ defense line to extend the scoreline to 10-0.
Quins remained determined and scored a try through Lucky Dewald. They would have equalised had they maximally used a penalty awarded in stoppage time, but a solid Kabras side ensured that was not happening.
Meanwhile, KCB finished in third place after beating the Menengai Oilers 22-12, while Mwamba RFC finished fifth after their 22-19 win over Strathmore Leos.
Masinde Muliro University won the Challenge Trophy after beating Daystar Falcons 15-12, while Kisumu RFC finished 13th with a 41-0 win over Western Bulls.
Semi-final results
Kabras outsmarted KCB in the Prinsloo 7s semi-final clash and progressed to the final.
A 15-0 win over the Bankers helped Kabras seal a place in the final, while the other finalists, Kenya Harlequin, beat Menengai Oilers.
The Oilers, the Prinsloo 7s outgoing champions, were downed following a tightly contested affair that saw Harlequin pick up a 14-10 win.
This was Kabras Sugar’s third consecutive 7s final, and it is also the fourth in a row since they emerged as the winners in the Kakamega 7s.
In the Challenge Trophy final, MMUST and Daystar Falcons booked their places after wins over Catholic Monks and Nondies, respectively.
MMUST defeated Catholic Monks 26-10 as Daystar Falcons overpowered Nondies 24-0.
Quarterfinal results
Kabras Sugar progressed to the penultimate stage following their 20-5 win over Nakuru RFC. Tries from Alfred Orege, William Muhanji, Jone Kubu, and Lameck Ambesta were enough for Kabras to pick up the crucial win and progress, Paul Lusesi scored the only try for the hosts.
KCB made their way into the semis after beating Strathmore Leos 14-7, as Brian Wahinya converted tries from Vincent Onyala and Edmund Anya to help the Bankers see off their opponents. Strathmore Leos scored the consolation through Victor Odhiambo, while Stephen Osumba converted.
Menengai Oilers were 19-0 winners over Homeboyz thanks to two tries from Beldad Ogeta, Dennis Abukuse’s touchdown, and Geoff Ominde’s two conversions.
In the Challenge Trophy quarterfinals, Nondescripts defeated Kisumu 12-10. Unconverted tries from Elvince Odhiambo and Maurice Kennedy saw Kisumu lead, but the Nondies responded with Calvin Sheunda and Rayan Odua’s tries. Fidens Tony converted to seal the victory for Kisumu.
Blak Blad were beaten by Daystar Falcons 21-12, with the Falcons’ victory coming courtesy of Trevor Opondo, Samuel Ovwamu, and Floyd Wabwire touchdowns, as Clinton Kioko slotted three conversions in the process too. Black Blad scored through Arthur Gundaru, Saleh Wesonga, and Ian Kituku, who got a conversion.
Western Bulls were beaten 19-10 by Catholic Monks, while Zetech were defeated by MMUST with a 24-19 margin. Paywick Munoko, who scored twice, and Kaburu Veron and Maboni Sam, each touching down once, ensured Masinde Muliro emerged winners.
Zetech scored through Anderson Oduor’s two tries and a conversion, and Brayan Ondego also scored a try and a conversion, but it was not enough to guarantee a victory.