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Elgon Cup: Kenya Simbas ready to charge to glory against Uganda Cranes

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Beldad Ogeta of Kenya Simbas during a training session. [Uganda Rugby Union]

Kenya and Uganda are poised for a thrilling Elgon Cup decider on Saturday from 4pm at Kings Park, Bweyogerere, following last weekend's nail-biting 27-25 victory by the Simbas at Nairobi's RFUEA Grounds.

The Simbas, ranked 32nd globally with 52.55 points, narrowly edged out their 40th-ranked Ugandan rivals in the first leg but showed vulnerability in maintaining possession and discipline in open play.

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