The 2026 Embu 7s entered its decisive stages on Sunday, 6 September, with rugby heavyweights booking their places in the semifinals after a series of fiercely contested quarterfinals at Embu Stadium.KCB Rugby, Daystar Falcons, Menengai Oilers and Kabras RFC emerged victorious from the last-eight clashes to set up an intriguing semifinal line-up.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936493##KCB Rugby vs Kenya HarlequinKCB Rugby secured their place in the semifinals with a 12-0 victory over Kenya Harlequins in a tightly contested encounter.Nygel Amaitsa opened the scoring for the Bankers with the first try, although the conversion attempt was unsuccessful.George Ooro then broke through from midfield to add KCB’s second try. This time, the conversion was successful as KCB headed into the break with a 12-0 advantage.Harlequin came out strongly after the restart and pushed KCB for long periods, but the Bankers held firm to preserve their lead and seal their place in the last four.Gor Mahia begin continental campaign against Egyptian giants PyramidsDaystar Falcons vs NondiesDaystar Falcons edged Nondies 17-15 in one of the most closely fought quarterfinals of the morning.Daystar made the early breakthrough through Patrick Odongo before Nondies hit back with a try from Ronnie Omondi.Emmanuel Baraka restored Daystar’s advantage with another try, but Nondies refused to let the Falcons pull away. Daniel Okito crossed just before halftime to level the scores at 10-10 at the break.KCB’s Elvis Olukusi reveals how he earned Monaco Rugby Sevens opportunityThe intensity increased after the restart as both sides went in search of the decisive score.Nondies eventually broke the deadlock when Okito added his second try of the match, although the conversion sailed wide.Daystar responded through Clinton Amukwachi, with Moses Keragori adding the extras to put the Falcons 17-15 ahead.With the hooter sounding, Nondies conceded an infringement, handing Daystar possession. The Falcons calmly kicked the ball into touch to secure a narrow victory and a place in the semifinals.Malkia Strikers captain explains what went wrong against EgyptMenengai Oilers vs KU Blak BladMenengai Oilers produced a strong second-half performance to overcome KU Blak Blad 19-5.Blak Blad struck first through Archedius Khwesa and looked poised to extend their lead, but Oilers responded defensively to force a turnover.Oilers found their breakthrough after the restart when Beldad Ogeta collected a long pass and raced over the line. Glacious Owino converted to level the contest.Alvin Khavoli then put Oilers ahead with another try, although the conversion went wide.Owino subsequently crossed for Oilers’ third try and converted his own effort to take the score to 19-5.Oilers controlled the closing stages before kicking the ball into touch to confirm their place in the semifinals.NCBA Golf Series Ruiru: Metto, Wambui claim top honoursKabras RFC vs Mwamba RFCKabras RFC completed the semifinal line-up after seeing off Mwamba RFC 22-12 in an entertaining encounter.Mwamba started brightly, with Eugene Ojiambo crossing for the opening try and adding the conversion to give his side an early 7-0 lead.Kabras responded almost immediately through Griffin Chao, who went over in the right corner. Rayvon Ambale missed the conversion as Mwamba retained a narrow advantage.Ambale made amends after the restart by scoring an unconverted try to put Kabras ahead.Mwamba continued to fight, and Dennis Ndayala crossed for their second try, although the conversion went wide.Kabras regained control when Kevin Wekesa was set up by Jackson Siketi for another try. The conversion attempt missed, but the Sugarmen remained in front.Brian Tanga then added Kabras’ final try to put the result beyond doubt, with Kabras closing out a 22-12 victory.Semis pairingMenengai Oilers vs Kabras Sugar RugbyKCB Rugby vs Daystar Falcons