Strathmore Leos stormed into the Christie 7s final after edging KCB in a dramatic semifinal at the RFUEA Grounds on Sunday, 13 September.While KCB bade the tournament farewell, their fiercest rival, Kabras Sugar, followed suit after losing 20-10 to Menengai Oilers.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsConsequently, the results will see all-new final pairing, with Strathmore Leos taking on Menengai Oilers.For the first time in the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, neither Kabras nor KCB will feature in the final.The Strathmore Leos’ victory over KCB was particularly significant as it avenged their defeat to the Bankers in the Kabeberi 7s final earlier in the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_952681##KCB had beaten the Leos in that final, which marked Strathmore’s maiden appearance in a circuit final this year.On Sunday, however, the Leos turned the tables when it mattered most.Strathmore started the semifinal brightly, with Arnold Muita opening the scoring with a try.The conversion was unsuccessful, giving the Leos an early 5-0 advantage.The Leos then thought they had extended their lead after Collins Maina intercepted a KCB pass and raced over the line.Ashiundu reveals how Kabras teammates supported him after painful loss of family memberHowever, the referee ruled out the effort, keeping the Bankers within touching distance.KCB continued to struggle to make inroads into Strathmore territory, with the Bankers yet to reach the halfway line when another opportunity came their way.An infringement by KCB handed possession back to the Leos, who made no mistake this time.Three LA28 Olympics qualification pathways available for Shujaa and LionessesMaina finished off the opportunity with a try to extend Strathmore’s lead.KCB returned from the break with renewed purpose and finally found a way through the Leos’ defence.Austine Sikutwa went over for the Bankers, although the conversion attempt was unsuccessful, bringing the scores level.With the semifinal heading towards a tense finish, the Leos produced the decisive moment.Amon Wamalwa collected the ball and launched a kick-and-chase, putting pressure on the KCB defence.KCB’s Elvis Olukusi reveals how he earned Monaco Rugby Sevens opportunityA KCB player attempted to deal with the ball but tapped it into touch, resulting in a penalty try for Strathmore.The Leos held on through the closing stages to book their place in the Christie 7s final and claim a significant victory over the Bankers.Meanwhile, Menengai Oilers delivered the other major shock of the semifinals, defeating Kabras RFC 20-10 to secure their place in the final.The result ends Kabras’ hopes of defending their Christie 7s title and ensures that the Sugarmen will not feature in a circuit final for the first time this season.Strathmore University lecturer explains decamping Leos for NondiesThe semifinal was also a repeat of the Dala 7s final, where Kabras emerged victorious to lift the title.The 20-10 victory sends Oilers into their second final of the 2026 circuit, where they will face a Strathmore side that has already shown it can upset one of the circuit’s heavyweights.