Menengai Oilers exacted revenge on rivals Kabras RFC to book their place in the semifinals of the 2026 Kabeberi 7s after edging the Sugarmen 12-7 in a tightly contested quarterfinal at the RFUEA Grounds on Sunday, 16 August.The victory avenged Oilers' 17-5 defeat to Kabras in last weekend's Dala 7s final, with the Nakuru-based side turning the tables in chilly conditions to keep their title hopes alive.##NAJAVA_MECA_9895172##Oilers made the brighter start, with Glacious Owino crossing over for the opening try to hand his side an early advantage. Kabras struggled to find their rhythm despite enjoying periods of possession, with handling errors denying them opportunities to get on the scoreboard.The Sugarmen eventually found a breakthrough through Jone Kubu, who sliced through the defence for their first try before the successful conversion handed Kabras a narrow 7-5 lead.Oilers responded strongly after the break. Philip Okeyo restored his side's advantage with a well-worked try, and the conversion stretched their lead to 12-7.Boost for Ulinzi Stars as six players complete KDF trainingKabras enjoyed territorial advantage in the closing stages but repeatedly let themselves down with costly knock-ons, surrendering possession in dangerous areas. Their inability to capitalise on the pressure proved costly as Oilers held firm until the final whistle.The victory sets up a semifinal clash between Menengai Oilers and Strathmore Leos, who secured their first semifinal appearance of the National Sevens Circuit season after defeating Daystar Falcons 27-12 in the third quarterfinal.In the first quarterfinal, hosts Mwamba RFC suffered a narrow 7-5 defeat to Kenya Harlequin. The result served as revenge for Quins, who had lost to Mwamba in the Dala 7s third-place playoff and narrowly missed out on the podium.STARS ABROAD: Aldrine Kibet features as Kenyan prospects face off in EnglandKenya Harlequin will now face defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby, who edged Kenyatta University's Blak Blad 10-7 in another closely fought contest.The semifinal will also carry an element of revenge after Quins stunned KCB 14-12 in the Dala 7s quarterfinal to end the bankers' title defence.Kabeberi 7s quarterfinal resultsKenya Harlequins 7-5 Mwamba RFCKCB Rugby 10-7 Blak BladStrathmore Leos 27-12 Daystar FalconsMenengai Oilers 12-7 Kabras RFCKenya-eligible Vyner targets breakthrough season at Wrexham
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