KCB Rugby, Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad and Menengai Oilers booked their places in the respective finals of the 2026 Impala Floodlit Cup after recording convincing semi-final victories on Saturday, 24 October.KCB returned to the final for the first time since 2023 after thrashing Mwamba RFC 64–11, while Blak Blad shut out hosts Impala RFC 31–0 to advance to the university final. Menengai Oilers completed the dominant displays with a 76–13 demolition of Strathmore Leos.The finals are scheduled for Saturday, 31 October at Impala Club.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsKCB return to final after Mwamba demolitionKCB Rugby delivered an emphatic statement of intent, running in multiple tries to overwhelm Mwamba 64–11 and end their two-year absence from the Impala Floodlit Cup final.The bankers, who last featured in the final in 2023, took control early through Wilhite Mususi, who crossed for the opening try in the seventh minute. Brian Wahinya converted to give KCB an early advantage.Nygel Amaitsa extended the lead in the 18th minute before Branton Lusisa touched down two minutes later, with Wahinya converting both tries as KCB turned up the pressure.Fortune Arturo then grabbed a brace, scoring in the 28th and 32nd minutes to expose Mwamba’s defensive vulnerabilities and put the bankers firmly in command.Former Kenya Sevens captain Kayange backs Rising Lionesses to shine at Dakar Youth OlympicsEmmanuel Opondo added another try in the 42nd minute as KCB continued to punish their opponents, with Wahinya’s reliable goal-kicking helping the side build a commanding advantage.Mwamba managed to get on the scoreboard with a penalty after the break before Barack Ouma scored their opening try.Festus Shiasi added to Mwamba’s tally with a hat-trick, while Elvis Olukusi also crossed for KCB as the bankers maintained their attacking intensity to seal a comprehensive victory.The result puts KCB back in the hunt for the title after missing out on the 2024 and 2025 finals.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055702##Blak Blad shut out ImpalaKenyatta University’s Blak Blad produced a disciplined performance to eliminate hosts Impala RFC with a convincing 31–0 victory in the university category semi-final.Blak Blad laid the foundation for their triumph in the opening half, racing to a 17–0 lead through three tries.Brian Shile opened the scoring in the sixth minute, with Kelvin Gathu converting to give the university side a seven-point advantage.Derrick Masese crossed six minutes later, and Gathu again added the extras as Blak Blad strengthened their grip on the contest.Elvis Otete then powered over in the 32nd minute to cap a dominant first-half display and leave Impala facing an uphill task.The university side maintained their momentum after the break, with Claude Nyamiro and David Singa adding further tries to extend the lead.Gathu converted both second-half scores to complete a flawless outing for Blak Blad, who kept Impala scoreless throughout the encounter to secure their place in the final.The shutout underlined the university side’s defensive organisation and clinical finishing as they moved within one match of lifting the title.Kenya Legends to face South Africa in historic 2027 seriesOilers run riot against Strathmore LeosMenengai Oilers produced the most emphatic result of the evening, running in a staggering 76 points to defeat Strathmore Leos 76–13 and book their place in the club category final.The Nakuru-based side set the tone from the opening exchanges, with Alvin Khavoli crossing for the opening try in the third minute.Fly-half Moses Ajak played a key role in the Oilers’ attacking display, providing direction and converting scoring opportunities as the side consistently breached the Strathmore defence.Further tries from Ibrahim Ayoo and Elkeans Musonye helped the Oilers establish a commanding advantage, with their structured attack and pace proving difficult for the university side to contain.Strathmore struggled to find a foothold in the contest as the Oilers continued to exploit gaps and maintain pressure through successive attacking phases.Nairobi United hand Harambee Stars ace fresh chance to revive career after Tanzania exitThe second half brought little relief for the Leos, with the Oilers’ depth becoming increasingly evident as substitutes Glacious Owino, Isaac Samuel and John Okoth contributed to the sustained attacking momentum.Okoth added his name to the scoresheet with a well-taken try, while Owino contributed through his distribution and goal-kicking as the Oilers continued to pile on the points.The Nakuru side’s superior execution and conditioning carried them through the closing stages, sealing a 76–13 victory and confirming their place in the final.
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