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National Youth Service (NYS) Spades head coach Martin Munga has revealed the rigorous training program and discipline that powered his side’s eye-catching display at the Prinsloo 7s.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAlthough the Spades finished bottom of their pool, their fearless style of play, defensive resilience, and willingness to challenge established sides earned them widespread praise throughout the tournament in Nakuru.NYS opened their campaign with a narrow 12-5 defeat to the Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) Monks before pushing the defending champions KCB Rugby in a closely contested match that eventually ended in a 14-0 loss.They wrapped up the pool phase with a 10-0 defeat to Nondies RFC.##NAJAVA_MECA_9871700##The side’s campaign continued in the Challenge Trophy, where they put up another spirited fight before losing 12-5 to Menengai Oilers in the quarterfinals.They later fell to Kisumu RFC in the 13th-place semifinal to end their tournament.Despite the..

Strathmore Leos head coach Willis Ojal has attributed his side’s failure to defend the Prinsloo 7s title to the departure of key players and injuries that disrupted the team’s campaign in Nakuru.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 2025 champions endured a disappointing start to the 2026 National Sevens Circuit opening leg, suffering a 19-14 defeat to Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Rugby in their opening pool match.Zetech Oaks coach lists ingredients for National 7s Circuit Division One survivalThey bounced back with a commanding 36-0 victory over Kisumu RFC before playing out a 5-5 draw with Daystar Falcons. However, the results left them third in Pool C, denying them a place in the Cup quarterfinals.The Leos were forced to settle for the Challenge Trophy, where they defeated Embu RFC 19-0 in the quarterfinals and Impala RFC 22-5 in the semifinals before overcoming Menengai Oilers in the final to finish ninth overall.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868134##Refle..

Fresh from sealing promotion to Division One of the National 7s Circuit, Zetech Oaks head coach Ramsfield Matekwa has outlined the key factors he believes will help his side retain their top-flight status throughout the 2026 campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Oaks earned their promotion after a dominant display at the Prinsloo 7s, where they were crowned Division Two champions following an emphatic 41-0 victory over Kabarak University in the final played on Sunday, 26 July at Nakuru Athletic Club.The triumph secured their place among elite teams, with Zetech now set to make their Division One debut at this weekend’s Dala 7s in Kisumu.Daystar Falcons coach breaks down two reasons behind Prinsloo 7s quarterfinal lossFor Matekwa, consistency will be the biggest determinant of whether the Oaks can avoid an immediate return to Division Two.”Consistency has been our biggest challenge because it goes hand in hand with player availability and continuity. This season, we s..

Daystar Falcons head coach Caleb Bosire has identified injuries to key players and lack of experience as the main reasons behind his side’s quarterfinal exit at the opening leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, the Prinsloo 7s.The university side impressed in the pool stages, opening their campaign with a commanding 41-0 victory over Kisumu RFC before suffering a narrow 10-7 defeat to Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Rugby. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThey then battled to a 5-5 draw with last year’s champions Strathmore Leos.Although the Falcons and Leos finished level on points, Daystar advanced to the quarterfinals courtesy of a superior points difference after their emphatic win over Kisumu, having beaten the lakeside club by a bigger margin than Strathmore.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868124##Their run, however, came to an end in the last eight after a 31-12 defeat to eventual finalists Kabras RFC. Bosire’s charges recovered well, beating Kenyatta Un..

KCB Rugby head coach Andrew Amonde has hinted that new signings David Nyangige and Nygel Amaitsa could soon make their debuts for the Bankers, although he admits breaking into a winning side will not be easy.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Bankers strengthened their squad during the recently concluded transfer window by signing Amaitsa from Strathmore Leos and Nyangige from Impala RFC, with both players yet to feature competitively for the reigning Dala 7s champions.Government issues fresh Kamariny Stadium construction update [PHOTOS]Speaking after KCB ended their nine-year wait for the Prinsloo 7s title with a 19-12 victory over Kabras RFC on Sunday, 26 July, Amonde explained that their success has made team selection even more competitive.”I cannot promise much because a winning team is very hard to change, but I know that they will get an opportunity,” Amonde said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865200##The former Kenya Sevens captain praised his players for executing their plan to p..

KCB Rugby ended a nine-year wait for the Prinsloo 7s title after defeating rivals Kabras RFC 19-12 in a thrilling final at the Nakuru Athletics Club on Sunday, 26 July.The victory handed the bankers their first Prinsloo 7s crown since 2017 and marked a sweet redemption after falling to Strathmore Leos in last year’s final.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKabras made the brighter start, recovering the opening kickoff before Mike Lukusi capitalized on a loose ball to race over for the tournament’s decisive clash’s opening try, giving the sugarmen a 5-0 lead.KCB responded almost immediately through George Ooro, who sold a brilliant dummy before cutting through the Kabras defence to score. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9865191##Brian Wahinya added the extras as the bankers moved into a 7-5 lead.The momentum shifted further in KCB’s favour when Kabras’ Jackson Siketi was sent to the sin bin. With the numerical advantage, Elvis Lukusi crossed over for KCB’s second try, extending the lead to 12-5…

KCB Rugby and Kabras RFC will renew their growing rivalry in the 2026 Prinsloo 7s final after both sides emerged victorious in their respective semifinal clashes at the Nakuru Athletics Club on Sunday, 26 July.The Bankers secured a 24-12 win over Kenya Harlequins to book a second consecutive appearance in the Prinsloo 7s final, while Kabras edged Nondescripts RFC 14-10 in a tense encounter to return to the tournament’s title decider for the first time since 2023.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe final also rekindles memories of last season’s National Sevens Circuit finale, with KCB and Kabras meeting once again after battling in the 2025 Dala 7s final.KCB overpower HarlequinKenya Harlequin made the brighter start, with Patrick Wainaina, who sold a superb dummy before slicing through the KCB defence. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9865191##Wainaina added the conversion to hand Quins an early 7-0 advantage.KCB responded before the halftime whistle when Festus Shiasi crossed over in the left..

Defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby will be aiming to make a strong statement when they kick off their title defence at the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru this weekend.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Bankers head into the opening leg of the 2026 circuit determined to better their last season’s performance at the tournament, where they finished as runners-up after falling 26-7 to Strathmore Leos in the Main Cup final.Speaking during a training session at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka, head coach Andrew Amonde said he expected his side to excel in the opening leg, given the amount of preparation done during the off-season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862151##“We are excited to get back into competitive rugby and begin another National Sevens Circuit campaign,” the former Shujaa captain said on Friday, 24 July. “The players have put in a tremendous amount of work during pre-season, and the focus now is to translate that preparation into strong performances on the pitch. We know t..

Defending national 200m champion Zablon Ekwam has opened up on the health challenges that threatened to derail his 2026 season before he fought back to secure qualification for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.Ekwam successfully defended his men’s 200m title at the 2026 Kenyan National Championships and Commonwealth Games Trials held at the Nyayo National Stadium, crossing the finish line in 20.82 seconds to book his place on Team Kenya.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe sprinter had shown impressive form earlier in the competition, clocking a faster 20.49 seconds in the preliminary heats to comfortably qualify for the final.His qualification came after months of battling illness. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9857637##Ekwam revealed that recurring health complications kept him away from consistent training between November last year and March.”This season has been very tough for me, health-wise. I have not been feeling okay, and my body has not been at its best. I was on and o..

Former Kenya Sevens captain Oscar Ouma has ruled out retirement from rugby, insisting he will only hang up his boots when his body tells him it is time.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe veteran says he still believes he has more to offer both on and off the field.Ouma did not feature for Wanyore in the recently concluded Kenya Cup campaign, prompting speculation that he may have quietly hung up his boots. But the former Shujaa forward says the desire to play still burns, and he will only step away when his body tells him it is time.##NAJAVA_MECA_9857567##”Every time you go for training and start running, you feel like you still have a few more games in you. I’ll keep trying to play for as long as I can, but if my body tells me it’s time to stop, then I’ll respect that,” Ouma told Mozzart Sport.For now, the former captain has embraced a different role within the game, passing on his experience to younger players while remaining available whenever his club needs him.”I’m st..