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South Coast Pirates' Charles Tendwa in action during a past KRU Championship match. [South Coast Pirates]
This win was not just a step up; it was a giant leap for a club that had known the bitter taste of near misses, having previously been thwarted at both the quarter-final and semi-final stages.
Reflecting on their rise, Amiani said:"We did well in the first half; the second half that's where we lost our focus a little bit. It was a three-year plan when I took over, the consistency of us being in the semi-finals gave us an experience that we were able to handle the pressure.
"The boys knew this was the expiry date of our plan, so we really needed to win this one to keep ourselves on track. At the moment, we are focusing on the finals against Impala, then we go back to planning on how we are going to approach the Kenya Cup league.
"The new signings have had a big impact; most of them have been starting and scoring at will and defending. Basically, it was a well-structured investment for the club," said the coach.
Following the rules of the Championship where both finalists qualify for the Kenya Cup, the Pirates' final hurdle was the formidable Impala Saracens, former Kenya Cup champions themselves.
In a nail-biting finale at the Pirates' home ground, Seacrest International Grounds in Diani, they edged out Impala 16-14, a victory that was as sweet as it was significant, crowning them the KRU Championship champions and securing their promotion. South Coast Pirates celebrate after winning the KRU Championship title. [South Coast Pirates]
From the sandy pitches of Diani to the elite grounds of Kenyan rugby, Pirates journey is a beacon of inspiration, not just for aspiring sports teams but for anyone who dares to dream big and work relentlessly towards turning those dreams into reality.
As the sun sets over the picturesque Seacrest International Grounds, it also rises on a new chapter for the South Coast Pirates.
A chapter filled with anticipation, challenges, and the promise of thrilling encounters in the Kenya Cup.
For the Pirates and their legion of fans, the journey has just begun, a journey that promises to be as exhilarating as it is unprecedented.
The sails are set, the winds are favorable, and the horizons are broad. To the Kenya Cup and beyond, the South Coast Pirates are coming, and they are ready to make waves.
2023-2024 Squad- Timothy Osaji, Newton Okeyo, Evans Mwakio, Ken Wambua, Collins Kabayo, Charles Okwemba, Gilbert Ochieng, Ibrahim Nyongesa, Ali Rashid, Kelly Akengo, Brighton Omondi, Joseph Musyoki, Charles Tendwa, Bakari Hassan, Deven Abuga, Sospeter Rofino, Leon Oloo, Abdalla Mohammed, Benedict Wesonga, James Ainea, John Asega, Clifford Odhiambo, Anthony Abonyo, Mwinyi Juma, Idd Ganguma, Clinton Machero, Brian Mokua, Abdull Mwaleso, Mohammed Hajj, David Wattico.
The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media
platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting,
digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading
multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and
international interest.
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