Kenya Cup: Quins face Nondies test as battle for top four intensifies
Rugby
By
Washington Onyango
| Jan 18, 2025
The race for the top four in the Kenya Cup heats up this weekend, with a pivotal clash between Kenya Harlequin and Nondescripts at Ngong Racecourse Grounds.
With just two points separating fourth-placed Quins (19 points) and fifth-placed Nondies (17 points), today's fixture promises to be a high-stakes showdown.
Nondies will be buoyed by their victory over Quins last season and are keen to extend their dominance. However, Quins, armed with three bonus points from their opening four games, are determined to maintain their spot in the top four and solidify their push for playoffs.
Meanwhile, the battle to preserve an unbeaten record rages on among defending champions Kabras Sugar, KCB Rugby, and Menengai Oilers, all of whom have won their first four matches. Kabras Sugar host struggling Mwamba at the ASK Showground in Kakamega.
Mwamba, winless and languishing at the bottom of the table, face a daunting task against a Kabras side that has shown no signs of weakness.
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KCB, fresh from a solid start to the season, will welcome Nakuru RFC to their Ruaraka fortress. With home advantage and stellar form, KCB will look to secure another bonus-point victory to keep the pressure on Kabras and Oilers.
In Nakuru, Oilers will face KU Blak Blad at the ASK Showground. The Oilers, led by their dynamic backline, are favourites to extend their winning streak, while Blak Blad will aim for an upset to climb the standings.
Elsewhere, Strathmore Leos travel to Diani to face South Coast Pirates at the Seacrest Grounds, while Kisumu RFC visit Impala RFC in Nairobi.
Kenya Cup Weekend Fixtures
Impala RFC vs Kisumu RFC - 4:00 PM, Impala Grounds
South Coast Pirates vs Strathmore Leos - 4:00 PM, Sea Crest Grounds, Diani
Kabras Sugar vs Mwamba RFC - 4:00 PM, ASK Showground, Kakamega
KCB Rugby vs Nakuru RFC - 4:00 PM, KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka
Menengai Oilers vs KU Blak Blad - 4:00 PM, ASK Showground, Nakuru
Nondescripts vs Kenya Harlequin - 4:00 PM, Ngong Racecourse Grounds