Mwamba Ladies produced a dominant second-half display to defeat Quins Queens 20-8 and retain the 2026 Impala Floodlit title in a closely contested final played on Saturday, 31 October at the Impala Grounds.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe victory saw the Kenya Cup defending champions secure their fifth consecutive Floodlit crown, capping off October on a high note.Quins Queens started brightly, taking control of the opening exchanges and putting Mwamba under early pressure. Former Kenya International on why Shujaa performs better than Kenya SimbasAn infringement by the Black Shirts presented Quins with an opportunity to get on the scoreboard, with Milkah Chitechi making no mistake from the penalty spot to give her side an early lead.Quins continued to build on their momentum and were rewarded minutes later when speedster Deleon Indombo crossed the whitewash for a try to extend their advantage.However, Mwamba responded before the break, forcing Quins into an infringement that allowed Diana Omosso to slot home a penalty and reduce the deficit heading into halftime.##NAJAVA_MECA_10076443##The second half, however, was an entirely different contest as Mwamba returned with renewed intensity and began to dictate proceedings.The impact of the players introduced from the bench proved crucial as the defending champions raised their tempo, putting Quins under sustained pressure and gradually turning the contest in their favour.Quins struggled to maintain possession, with handling errors repeatedly disrupting their attacking rhythm. Kenyan rugby player opens up on challenges of adapting to life in PolandDespite making several visits into Mwamba’s 22-metre area, Queens failed to translate their territorial advantage into points, allowing the Black Shirts to capitalise.Mwamba scrum-half Edith Nariaka was the first to break through in the second half, touching down for a try. Although the conversion attempt went wide, the champions had taken control of the contest.The pressure continued to mount, and the evergreen Irine Opiyo extended Mwamba’s advantage with another try. Omosso added the extras to give the Black Shirts a more comfortable lead.##NAJAVA_MECA_10076435##Opiyo would have the final say, completing her brace with a try in the right corner to seal a 20-8 victory and send Mwamba into celebrations.Speaking after the final, head coach Paul Murunga congratulated his players for their performance, describing the victory as an important step in their preparations for the 2026/27 Women’s Kenya Cup season.“I congratulate the girls for the job well done. This was a good test for us, especially coming into the new season. Former Simbas lock identifies key areas Kenya must address to improve in 15sWinning the Floodlit title for the fifth consecutive time gives the team confidence and momentum as we shift our focus to the Kenya Cup,” Murunga said.With a fifth consecutive Impala Floodlit title secured, the Black Shirts will now turn their attention to the 2026/27 Women’s Kenya Cup.
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