Driftwood 7s: Kabras set for Daystar Falcons rematch as KCB, Oilers sail through

Kabras RFC will have revenge on their minds when they face Daystar Falcons in the semifinal of the Driftwood 7s on Sunday, 23 August, at Mombasa Sports Club.The Sugarmen booked their place in the last four after cruising past Uganda 7s 32-0 in the opening quarterfinal, setting up a rematch against a Daystar side that knocked them out at the same stage of the Kabeberi 7s.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907034##The Ntabeni Dukisa-coached Kabras will be determined to settle the score, while Falcons will be chasing a historic first final appearance of the 2026 National 7s Circuit.Kabras made their intentions clear from the opening whistle against Uganda, with Jackson Siketi racing clear to score the opening try. The conversion was missed, and Siketi was forced off immediately after scoring, with Jone Kubu coming on as his replacement.Rayvon Ambale then extended Kabras’ lead from a scrum, although the conversion again went wide. Uganda struggled to break through the Sugarmen’s defence, with a knock-on denying them an opportunity inside the try zone.Gor Mahia, Tusker renew rivalry in FKF Super Cup showdownAfter the break, Kevin Wekesa added Kabras’ third try, with the conversion successfully taken, before Ambale completed his brace with another try under the posts.Griffin Chao soon joined the try-scoring party to stretch Kabras’ advantage to 27-0. Uganda finally got on the scoreboard with a late try, but the conversion was missed as Kabras comfortably advanced.STARS ABROAD: Mixed results for Kenyans in England as Odada is substituted twiceDaystar vs NYS SpadesDaystar Falcons, meanwhile, ended NYS Spades’ impressive run with a 17-5 victory.Eddy Wambugu opened the scoring for Falcons before converting their second try to give them a 12-0 lead. Clinton Amukwachi then added another try as Daystar went into the break 17-0 ahead.NYS mounted a second-half fightback, with Ephraim Baraza pulling one back, but the Spades could not complete the comeback as Falcons held on to reach their first semifinal of the season.KCB vs NondiesIn another quarterfinal, KCB Rugby edged past Nondies in a tightly contested encounter.Richel Wangila opened the scoring for KCB after a slick series of passes, with Emmanuel Opondo adding the conversion. Mike Wekesa then crossed at the corner, although the conversion was missed.Shabana new signing reveals why he returned to KenyaNondies responded through Ronnie Omondi, who converted to reduce the deficit before the break.Omondi struck again shortly after the restart, catching KCB’s defence napping from a scrum to score under the posts. The conversion was successful to put Nondies ahead.KCB responded through Onyala, who exploited the blind side to restore their advantage. Opondo’s conversion hit the post, but KCB held their nerve to secure the win.With time already up, Nondies were penalised for an offside infringement, allowing KCB to retain possession before kicking the ball out to signal the final whistle.Gor Mahia, Tusker renew rivalry in FKF Super Cup showdownMenengai Oilers vs MwambaMenengai Oilers were equally impressive, powering past Mwamba 31-5.Lucky Onyango opened the scoring before Glacious Owino crossed for Oilers’ second try and converted to give his side an early advantage.John Okoth then added another try, although the conversion was missed, as Oilers went into the break firmly in control.Onyango completed his brace after the restart, with the conversion successfully taken, before Mwamba finally found a way through their opponents’ defence when Shaqiel Bosire raced clear to score.Oilers quickly restored their dominance through Wilson Tonya, who added another try to seal a comprehensive 31-5 victory.The semifinal line-up will see Kabras face Daystar Falcons, while KCB and Menengai Oilers will battle for a place in the Driftwood 7s final.How Kilwake balances KCB playing duties with JKUAT Cougars coaching role

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