Top teams qualify for last eight as Mwamba upset series leaders Homeboyz at Christie Sevens

KCB's Fabian Olando (right) confronted by JKUATs players during their Christie Sevens at KRU Grounds on 6-09-2014.PHOTO/DENNIS OKEYO

Big shots glide into quarters:  Electrifying action on at RFUEA Grounds

Christie Sevens defending champions Kabras Sugar, Impala, Kenya Harlequin, Nakuru, Kenya Commercial Bank and Mwamba all sailed into today’s quarter-finals after winning their first two group matches, at RFUEA Grounds, yesterday.

Kabras kicked off their campaign with a 38-7 win over Group A opponents Strathmore before thrashing MKU Thika 34-5.

It was also a promising start for Quins as they hammered MKU 38-12 before seeing off Strathmore 19-10 to sail through with a game to spare against Kabras.

Quins went ahead through David Ambunya’s converted try with Jo Aredo making it 12-0 at the stroke of halftime.

The students came into the second half a more rejuvenated side, grounding an unconverted try, but Aaron Oforywoth scored and converted his own try for Quins to open a 14-point gap. Strathmore scored another unconverted try late in the game, but Quins held their nerves to secure a much needed victory.

In Group B, Impala mauled Mean Machine 36-15 and Kisii 34-12 respectively as Nakuru silenced Kisii 29-10 before beating Machine 12-7.

Tim Makiya scored a brace of tries with Ian Minjere, Sammy Motari and Davis Motari grounding a try each to inspire Impala to their second win of the day over Kisii.

Monate Akwei also landed twice as Nakuru edged out Machine 36-12 to advance to the last eight.

KCB secured top spot in Group D with a 24-0 win over Blak Blad. Shaban Ahmed scored and converted to give KCB a 7-0 lead at the interval. Arthur Owira extended the lead after the restart, the bankers going 12-0 up. Kenya international Jacob Ojee made it 17-0 before Isaac Njoroge converted Andrew Amonde’s try for a 24-0 score at the break.

Veteran Humphrey Khayange and Ronnie Omondi touched down as Mwamba pulled off a 22-15 win over series leaders Homeboyz before humiliating Western Bulls 30-5 in Group C matches.