Gibson Weru reveals areas of improvement ahead of KCB showdown

Menengai Oilers tactician Gibson Weru has highlighted areas his charges must improve on as they gear up to face former Kenya Cup champions KCB Rugby in a high-stakes match slated for Saturday, 28 February at the Refinery in Nakuru.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsBoth teams head to the match on the back of eight consecutive wins and will be looking for maximum points.Western Bulls provide update after road accidentThe Oilers enter the match on a high after a dominant 41-9 victory over Nondies, a result that underscored the squad’s depth.Weru started with John Okoth, Samson Onsomu, Alvin Khavoli, and Chrispine Shitundo on the bench, while others, including Samuel Ovwamu, were absent from the matchday squad.##NAJAVA_MECA_9546965##Despite these omissions, the Oilers maintained their winning form, a testament to the strength of their bench.“Experience is one thing that you cannot buy, and it is invaluable. Once we can build depth, giving young players opportunities while experience..

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Former AFC Leopards coach making immediate impact after joining Nondies

After months away from the touchline, Mike Shamiah is back in the game and already leaving his mark.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe seasoned strength and conditioning coach has joined record Kenya Cup champions Nondies RFC after taking a sabbatical following his departure from KCB Rugby in 2024.His return signals a fresh chapter both for himself and the Ngong Road-based club, which has been battling inconsistency this season.Gibson Weru reveals areas of improvement ahead of KCB showdownIn August 2024, KCB Rugby confirmed Shamiah’s exit from the technical bench, a move that came shortly after the departure of long-serving head coach Curtis Olago, who ended a 13-year stint with the Bankers.Shamiah bowed out on a high, helping KCB successfully defend their Kabeberi 7s title with a commanding 29-7 victory over Menengai Oilers to seal a third consecutive crown.Having first joined KCB in 2014, Shamiah oversaw general fitness, skill development, and injury rehabilitation at the c..

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Caleb Bosire reveals secret behind Daystar Falcons’ four-game unbeaten run

Since the turn of the year, Daystar Falcons have quietly transformed into one of the most exciting Kenya Cup outfits, with the Caleb Bosire-coached side registering four straight wins.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsOn Saturday, 21 February, the Falcons stunned Kenya Harlequin 30-23 in a muddy and bruising encounter at the Ngong Racecourse. The victory marked their fourth consecutive triumph, following hard-fought wins over Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology RFC (20-19), Kisumu RFC (41-28), and Nakuru RFC (35-20).Ugandan sides join Enterprise Cup as quarterfinal fixtures are confirmedFor Bosire, the turnaround has been anchored on one simple but powerful principle: belief.“Victory is sweet. It was a tough game, but we managed to get the result. A win is a win, and I’m very happy,” Bosire told Mozzart Sport.Daystar are competing in their first-ever Kenya Cup season, and their squad is largely composed of fresh faces experiencing top-flight rugby for the first t..

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Patrice Agunda’s honest assessment after mass exodus at Kenya Harlequin

Kenya Harlequin head coach Patrice Agunda has admitted that life after the mass exodus witnessed before the start of the Kenya Cup season has been disappointing.Quins’ difficult start to the campaign continued on Saturday, 21 February, after a 30-23 loss to Kenya Cup debutants Daystar Falcons at the Ngong Racecourse, a result that left them still without a victory this year.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn September 2025, internal unrest erupted within the team, stemming from frustrations over the club’s payment structure. The standoff, which began shortly after the Embu Sevens, escalated into player boycotts and tense engagements with club leadership.Matters came to a head during a stormy meeting at the RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, 20 September, where players were reportedly given an ultimatum: accept the existing payment model or request to leave.Caleb Bosire reveals secret behind Daystar Falcons’ four-game unbeaten runA poll later conducted on the team’s official WhatsApp g..

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Key clashes expected as Menengai Oilers host KCB Rugby

The 2025/26 Kenya Cup Week Nine action will deliver one of the season’s most anticipated showdowns as Menengai Oilers host former champions KCB Rugby on Saturday, 28 February at the Nakuru Athletic Club.The stakes could not be higher.Both sides remain unbeaten since the season began. The Oilers sit second on the log with 40 points, just ahead of third-placed KCB on 39.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsWith only a point separating them, this fixture could significantly influence the title race heading into the decisive stretch of the campaign.Mozzart Sport takes a look at the key individual battles likely to shape the outcome.Festus Shiasi vs Alvin KhavoliThe headline duel will unfold on the left wing, where Festus Shiasi comes up against the in-form Alvin Khavoli.Khavoli made a strong statement off the bench during the Oilers’ emphatic 41–9 victory over Nondies RFC last weekend. Introduced in the second half, he wasted little time making his presence felt, crossing over for two ..

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EXPLAINER: Inside KRU’s brewing dispute with RFUEA Grounds trustees

For decades, the 10-acre parcel along Ngong Road has been the heartbeat of Kenyan rugby.It hosts league matches, international fixtures and serves as the headquarters of the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU).Today, however, the same ground is at the center of a legal battle between KRU and the registered trustees of the Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA), raising fundamental questions about ownership, governance and institutional legitimacy.Mozzart Sport breaks down this dispute.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsWho owns Land Parcel No. 209/4529?The dispute revolves around Land Parcel No. 209/4529, the 10-acre property granted in 1951 by the colonial government to the then Rugby Football Union of Kenya (RFUK). The lease, issued on October 1, 1951, ran for 50 years at Ksh72 per year and was intended to establish a rugby headquarters.In 1953, RFUK changed its name to RFUEA and assumed all its assets and liabilities, including the land. The grounds were officially opened on Septembe..

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Menengai Oilers welcome KCB in blockbuster clash as Kenya Cup enters Week Nine

The 2025/26 Kenya Cup season reaches a defining moment this weekend as Menengai Oilers host former champions KCB Rugby in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the campaign.The blockbuster encounter is set for Saturday, 28 February at the Nakuru ASK Showground, with both sides still unbeaten after eight rounds of action.##NAJAVA_MECA_9555570##High stakes at the summitThe stakes could hardly be higher.The Oilers sit second on the log with 40 points, just a single point ahead of third-placed KCB on 39. With so little separating the two heavyweights, the outcome in Nakuru could significantly shape the title race heading into the decisive stretch of the season.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsFor the Oilers, it is a chance to consolidate their position among the frontrunners. For KCB, it presents an opportunity to leapfrog their hosts and reaffirm their championship credentials.Head-to-head historyHistorically, KCB have enjoyed the upper hand in this rivalry.Out of 13 previous me..

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Kabras stretch unbeaten record to half century as KCB cook Menengai Oilers

Defending champions Kabras RFC stretched their dominance in the Kenya Cup with a hard-fought 25-8 victory over a stubborn Nondies RFC side at the ASK Kakamega Showground on Saturday, 28 February.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe win not only cemented Kabras’ stay at the summit of the table but also marked a historic 50-match winning streak for the Sugarmen.EXPLAINER: Inside KRU’s brewing dispute with RFUEA Grounds trusteesIt initially looked like it would be a free-scoring afternoon for the hosts when they struck with their first meaningful visit to the opposition 22.From a quick break, Eric Cantona flicked a neat pass to Mathias Osimbo, who dotted down in the corner in just the second minute. Cantona, however, failed to add the extras from a tight angle.##NAJAVA_MECA_9555567##Despite camping deep inside the Nondies 22 for extended spells, Kabras struggled to convert pressure into points. Their second try eventually came in the 17th minute when Griffin Chao finished off a sw..

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Blow for Kabras RFC as South African utility back retires

Kenya Cup defending champions Kabras RFC have been dealt a significant setback in their quest for a fifth consecutive title following the retirement of their experienced utility back, Ntabeni Dukisa.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsMozzart Sport can exclusively confirm that the South African has called time on his illustrious career, bringing to an end a journey that spanned professional rugby in South Africa and a trophy-laden stint in Kenya.EXPLAINER: Inside KRU’s brewing dispute with RFUEA Grounds trusteesDukisa’s absence at the start of the current campaign had sparked speculation among rugby pundits, with many believing the Sugarmen were wrapping him in cotton ahead of crucial fixtures later in the season.However, it has now emerged that the versatile back has quietly stepped away from the game.##NAJAVA_MECA_9569418##The retirement comes just months after Dukisa had finally been cleared to represent the Kenya Simbas.He had initially been called up in 2023 but was ineligibl..

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Kabras head coach sounds warning of impeding decline despite 50 consecutive victories

Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Kaytwa has raised red flags over his side’s condition, despite the Sugarmen stretching their unbeaten run to a historic 50 consecutive Kenya Cup victories.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe reigning champions edged Nondescripts RFC 25-8 on Saturday, 28 February, a result that, on paper, strengthened their march toward a potential fifth straight title. However, beneath the milestone lay troubling signs that have left the tactician concerned.“Look, it was a very bad game; scrappy and disjointed. Mentally, I don’t think our players are in the right space right now. I also feel like we are burning out. We’re running on a reserve tank,” he said in a post-match interview with Scrummage Africa.Kabras stretch unbeaten record to half century as KCB cook Menengai OilersKabras have dominated the Kenya Cup landscape since the 2021/22 season, winning four consecutive titles unbeaten, and positioning themselves on the brink of a historic five-peat. However, his..

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