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With the regular season having ended, all eyes turn to the Kenya Cup playoffs, where the stakes are higher than ever.

Two crucial matches await, one in Nakuru and the other in Nairobi, as teams battle for coveted semifinal berths.

Kenya Cup playoff 1

In Nakuru, Menengai Oilers, finishing third in the regular season, will host Kenyatta University Blak Blad, who secured their inaugural playoff spot by finishing sixth.

Their previous encounter saw a narrow 23-19 victory for the Oilers, but Blak Blad, inspired by Obat Kuke, poses a significant threat.

Led by skipper Ibrahim Ayoo, the Oilers enter as favourites, but they must remain vigilant against their determined opponents. The winner will face KCB in the semifinals.

Meanwhile, at the RFUEA Ground in Nairobi, Kenya Harlequin and Nondescripts lock horns once again. Nondies claimed a 21-13 victory in their recent encounter, but Saturday’s match promises a different narrative as both teams vie for a spot in the semifinals against Kabras Sugar.

Thrilling clashes are expected in both venues, where the high stakes of knockout rugby demand decisiveness from kickoff to the final whistle.

Kenya Cup playoffs Squads

Menengai Oilers v Kenyatta University Blak Blad | Nakuru Showground | 4:00 p.m

Menengai Oilers:15. Davis Nyaundi, 14. Kelvin Chebet, 13. Tyson Maina, 12. Harold Ojango, 11. Beldad Ogeta, 10. Abutwalib Wesonga, 9. Samson Onsomu, 1. Francis Atiti, 2. Celestine Mboi, 3. Vincent Mwikhali, 4. Ibrahim Ayoo (Captain), 5. Clinton Odhiambo, 6. Jadha Abdon, 7. Chrispin Shitundo, 8. Elkeans Musonye 

REPLACEMENTS 16. Coleman Were, 17. Desterious Ifedha, 18. Kevin Mukoyani, 19. Wallace Onyango, 20. Samuel Were, 21. Andrew Odero, 22. John Okoth, 23. Samwel Mwaura

Blak Blad: 15. Kelvin Karue, 14. Huku Khwesa, 13. Claude Nyamiro, 12. David Ochieng, 11. Hassan Saleh, 10. Daniel Oyoo, 9. Benjamin Ruga, 1. Desailly Wafula, 2. Asena Amayi, 3. Brian Kidake, 4. Dennis Odhiambo, 5. Steve Odhiambo, 6. Derrick Olela, 7. Obat Kuke (Captain), 8. James Otieno REPLACEMENTS 16. Oduor Onyango, 17. Austin Adero, 18. Collins Obure, 19. Douglas Sifuna, 20. Brian Kadenge, 21. Wanjohi Gundangaru, 22. Ian Kitutu, 23. Derrick Wechuli

Kenya Harlequin v Nondescripts | RFUEA Grounds | 4:00 p.m

Kenya Harlequin: 15. Bradley Kwama, 14. Charles Kinyanjui, 13. Richel Wangila, 12. Paul Mutsami, 11. Zeden Marrow, 10. Evin Asena, 9. Lucky Dewald, 1. Mohamed Khaider, 2. Adam Mugo, 3. Meshack Tunnechi, 4. Charlton Mokua, 5. Mike Onsando, 6. Albert Alela, 7. Laban Kipsang, 8. Sheldon Kahi (Captain) 

REPLACEMENTS 16. Jeff Kiragu, 17. Elisha Gitonga, 18. Abel Matinda, 19. Frank Aduda, 20. Brighton Mwalawa, 21. Patrick Wainaina, 22. Jan Remke, 23. Wiseman Aganya<

Nondescripts: 15. Dominic Osino, 14. Moseti Nyaenya, 13. Charles Odhiambo, 12. Benji Marshall, 11. Sankara Wafula, 10. Bruce Odhiambo, 9. Charles Devereux, 1. Charles Odwori, 2. Bonface Ochieng, 3. Boniface Amimo, 4. Hillary Baraza, 5. Ryan Odua, 6. Brian Amaitsa, 7. Fred Shisia, 8. Steve Odhiambo (Captain) 

REPLACEMENTS 16. Oliver Tambo, 17. Trevor Otieno, 18. Eric Shimoli, 19. Steve Ortice, 20. Charles Omondi, 21. Dennis Munala, 22. Ian Mumbwani, 23. Moses Begi