Kabeberi Sevens: KCB, Strathmore clash in final

Strathmore Leos

Strathmore Leos players celebrate a win during the Kabeberi Sevens at RFUEA grounds on May 22, 2022.

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What you need to know:

  • The second semi was a game of two halves as Festus Safari and Brason Madegu put Strathmore 10-0 up at the break before Brian Mutugi and John Kibii struck to level for Homeboyz 10-10.
  • The Leos would roar in the dying minutes with a good flow before George Ooro rounded up the Deejays' defence to land as the full time whistle blew.

KCB Rugby and Strathmore Leos will face off in the Kabeberi Sevens final.

The bankers edged out a battling Menengai Oilers 17-12 to set up the Leos, who beat Homeboyz 15-10 in thrilling semi-finals at the RFUEA Sunday.

Jacob Ojee and Elphas Andunga touched down a try each as Levy Amunga made one conversion to put KCB 12-0 ahead.

Then Tyson Maina brought Oilers back to the game with a try as they trailed 12-5 at the break.

Michael Wanjala broke the Oilers' defence to land a try to stretch KCB's lead to 17-5. Dennis Abukuse would convert his own try, but it was too little too late for the Oilers to overturn the deficit.

The second semi was a game of two halves as Festus Safari and Brason Madegu put Strathmore 10-0 up at the break before Brian Mutugi and John Kibii struck to level for Homeboyz 10-10.

The Leos would roar in the dying minutes with a good flow before George Ooro rounded up the Deejays' defence to land as the full time whistle blew.

Meanwhile, Nakuru stunned Mwamba 15-12 to win the women's Kabeberi Sevens.