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Chipu clinch inaugural mCHEZA rugby tournament

Team Wavuvi Monsters's William Odhiambo challenge Menengai Ruphians's of Brian Songhoi of Menengai Rulph during the mCheza Sevens Rugby Tournament at Harliquin grounds on Saturday, June 25, 2016. [PHOTO: JONAH ONYANGO/STANDARD]

Chipu Jackpot are winners of the inaugural mCHEZA Rugby Sevens festival after beating mCHEZA 295525 19-12 in a pulsating final on Saturday at the RFUEA Grounds.

It was a sweet revenge for Chipu, who had lost 17-7 to mCHEZA in the group stages. Kilonzo Junior and Vincent Onyala scored a try each to give the Phillip Wamae coached mCHEZA side a 12-7 lead. But it was a see-saw game that saw the tournament's Most Valuable player Collins Shikoli and Humphrey Mulama touch down in the second half to grab the victory for the team that was coached by Lavin Asego.

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