Kenya U20 coach reveals quality that sets Kabras youngster apart after Barthes Cup final heroics
Kenya Under-20 head coach Simon Jawichre has hailed scrum-half Mike Lukusi’s mental strength, leadership and coachability, after the Kabras RFC youngster delivered another outstanding performance to inspire Chipu to Rugby Africa Barthés U20 Trophy glory.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLukusi capped off an impressive tournament by winning the Man of the Match award in Kenya’s commanding 33-14 victory over Namibia in the final at Wankulukuku Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, on Tuesday, 11 August.The victory saw Chipu reclaim the continental crown they surrendered to Namibia in 2025. The 2026 edition was played under a revamped format, with Kenya competing in the Performance Division alongside Namibia, Zimbabwe and Tunisia.Chipu reclaim Barthés U20 Trophy with emphatic win over NamibiaAlthough Namibia came out strongly and tested Kenya’s defense in the opening exchanges, Chipu weathered the early pressure before taking control of the contest with an expansive attacking display.For ..