For Bob Muhati, KCB Rugby’s triumph at the 2026 Impala Floodlights carried a special significance, with his father, Muhati Magodzi, witnessing him play a key role in the Bankers’ return to the top.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMagodzi was among the spectators at the Impala Club on Saturday, 31 October, as KCB defeated Kenya Harlequins to clinch their 11th Impala Floodlights title and end a two-year wait for the coveted trophy.The talented centre was instrumental in the Bankers’ success, forming a formidable partnership with captain Vincent Onyala in midfield as KCB reclaimed the title they last won in 2023.Injera hilariously revisits unfulfilled Prado promise after historic Singapore 7s triumphHowever, beyond the silverware and celebrations, one of the most heartwarming moments of the night came after the final whistle when Magodzi made his way onto the pitch to celebrate his son's achievement ahead of the awarding ceremony.Interestingly, Magodzi had not attended the match, knowing that KCB were chasing a return to the top after two seasons without the title. He had simply decided to turn up and watch his son in action, only to witness a memorable evening that ended with the Bankers lifting the trophy.He could hardly contain his excitement, admitting that he was thoroughly impressed by the team's performance.##NAJAVA_MECA_10087539##"I was very impressed by the kind of game I saw. This was my third time actually watching KCB play, and I was very much impressed. It was different from all the other games that I have seen.I did not know that they were here to reclaim their title. I just felt like coming to watch the game, not knowing that they were looking to reclaim it after two years. I was so happy. It felt really good,” Magodzi told Mozzart Sport.For Magodzi, watching his son compete in a physically demanding sport comes with its fair share of anxiety. He admitted that he often worries whenever Muhati goes down during a match, although he has gradually come to understand the physical nature of rugby.Former Kenya International on why Shujaa performs better than Kenya Simbas"Rugby is such a physical game, and I am always worried when he falls, thinking that he has been hurt, but then I have come to learn that that is what they always do," he added.Despite the occasional concerns, his biggest wish remains seeing his son continue to grow and succeed in his sporting career."I always pray for him, wish him the best of luck, and I hope that he is going to have a bright future as he puts in effort into whatever he is doing and his endeavours,” he offered.##NAJAVA_MECA_10087380##Magodzi also used the occasion to encourage parents to support their children's sporting ambitions, noting that having them participate and excel in such events is something families should embrace."To have your child perform in such events is good, and we need to support them. I would urge parents to support their children when they are doing such things," he said.For Muhati, having his father in the stands made the victory even more meaningful, particularly after the disappointment of their previous encounter.Kenyan rugby player opens up on challenges of adapting to life in Poland"My dad's support really meant a lot. The last game he came to watch did not have a good ending, but I am glad he came on Saturday when we were winning the cup," he said.The centre also celebrated KCB's return to the summit, describing the triumph as an important boost as the team shifts its focus to the upcoming season.It was Muhati's third Impala Floodlights title, making the latest success particularly satisfying after the Bankers had surrendered the trophy over the previous two seasons.##NAJAVA_MECA_10087375##"It feels nice winning the title. This was my third time winning Floodies. We lost it for the past two seasons, and getting it back is a good step towards the season ahead. It is a good feeling and a good moment for us," he said.Reflecting on the team's preparations, Muhati acknowledged that the transition from the 7s season had been challenging but expressed satisfaction with the team's current mood and ambitions."The off-season was tough, building up from 7s, but the general mood in the team is okay, and we are yearning for more," he added.
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