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Menengai Oilers’ Kenya Cup title ambitions went up in smoke after a 35-17 defeat to Nondescripts RFC in a quarterfinal clash played on Saturday, 18 April at the Nakuru Athletic Club.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe loss marked a bitter conclusion to what had promised to be a breakthrough season for the 2024/25 finalists, who were chasing a maiden Kenya Cup title.Instead, Gibson Weru’s charges are now set to end their 15s campaign without silverware, having also fallen 29-20 to Kabras RFC in the Enterprise Cup semifinal just a week earlier.𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐝. 💔A tough result in the playoffs, not the finish we dreamed of, but the badge was carried with pride through out the season. To our fans, partners, and everyone who stood with us we say AHSANTE SANA. pic.twitter.com/0Y0WZh6Arr— Menengai Oilers (@MenengaiOilers) April 18, 2026 Oilers’ struggles had begun to surface earlier in the season. A 25-15 loss to KCB in February handed them their first defeat,..

Kenya Sevens’ quest for a place in the Hong Kong 7s semifinals came to a heartbreaking end after a last-minute try handed South Africa a narrow 26-22 victory in a pulsating quarterfinal clash on Saturday, 18 April at Kai Tak Sports Park.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsComing into the match, Shujaa held the psychological edge, having beaten the Blitzboks 22-17 in their previous meeting at the 2024 Dubai 7s.Shujaa edge USA to set up African derby in Hong Kong 7s quarterfinalsBut this time, it was South Africa who had the final say, booking a semifinal date with the New Zealand men’s national rugby sevens team, who earlier defeated France 19-10.South Africa struck first after capitalising on early Kenyan indiscipline. A misplaced Kenyan phase handed the Blitzboks possession deep in attacking territory, and Selvyn Davids powered over for the opening try, converting it himself to give his side a 7-0 lead.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684873##Kenya responded with intent, with John Okoth finishi..

Kenya Sevens kept their hopes alive at the Hong Kong SVNS World Championship after sneaking into the main cup quarterfinals, thanks to a tense 17-10 victory over United States at Kai Tak Sports Park on Saturday, 18 April.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHeading into the clash, Shujaa were under pressure following back-to-back defeats in their opening fixtures.However, they rose to the occasion when it mattered most, delivering a composed performance to secure a quarter-final berth as one of the best third-placed teams.##NAJAVA_MECA_9688708##Argentina topped the ranking of third-placed sides with six points, while Kenya did just enough to follow through.Up next for Kevin Wambua’s side will be an African derby with giants South Africa on Saturday at 1:38 pm (EAT).Meet your #HSBCSVNSHKG quarter-finalists 🤝#HSBCSVNS pic.twitter.com/dDlEfF1fxL— HSBC SVNS (@SVNSSeries) April 18, 2026 Match ReportThe match did not start smoothly for Kenya, who squandered an early opportunity when D..

Kenya Sevens’ struggles at the Hong Kong leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series continued after a 28-12 defeat to New Zealand at the Kai Tak Sports Park on Friday, 17 April.Shujaa have now suffered consecutive losses in Pool C, having earlier fallen 14-5 to Australia in the opening pool match.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsHeading into the clash, Kenya were already facing an uphill task, having failed to beat the New Zealand in their last 13 meetings, with their most recent victory dating back to 2018. The New Zealanders, on the other hand, came into the match buoyed by an opening win over the USA.New Zealand made their intentions clear early on, striking first through Roderick Solo, whose converted try handed them a 7-0 lead.They quickly doubled their advantage when Sam Clarke finished off a well-executed move from a scrum, exposing space on the left to make it 14-0.Fast-rising Kenyan coach lands deal with Djibouti national youth teamsKenya responded through Kevin..

Kenya’s national sevens side, Shujaa, head into the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series in Hong Kong with a challenging Pool C assignment and a history that offers both caution and optimism.The tournament, set for Friday, 17 to Sunday, 19 April at the Kai Tak Sports Park, will see Kenya come up against Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsShujaa have faced these sides frequently on the global circuit with varying outcomes.Shujaa’s recent record against Australia paints a difficult picture, with the Kenyans failing to register a win in their last five meetings.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684877##Australia edged Kenya 21-7 in July 2024 during the Paris Olympics before securing tighter victories of 19-12 in December and 12-7 in February 2023. A more dominant 31-14 win in November 2024 further underlined the Australians’ upper hand, although an earlier 19-19 draw in December 2022 showed that Kenya can still match them on their day.Recent He..

Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad are facing an anxious wait over the fitness of several key players, as they prepare to take on Strathmore Leos in the Kenya Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, 18 April.The two sides renew their rivalry months after a tightly-contested regular season meeting in November 2025, where Strathmore edged Blad 32-30.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThat result played a role in shaping the final standings, with Strathmore finishing fourth on 36 points, just ahead of Blad, who settled for fifth with 28 points.Blad’s preparations, however, have been disrupted by injury concerns, most notably to starting fly-half Enock Odour, who picked up a knock in training. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9676801##His absence would be a significant blow given his reliability from the boot throughout the campaign.The university side is also assessing the fitness of Brian Kidake and Edwin Obare, alongside a few other players carrying minor injuries, with the hope that they will be available f..

Current Kenya Simbas head coach Jerome Paarwater has taken up a new role with the Namibian Rugby Union as a consultant, marking another significant step in his long-standing involvement in African rugby.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe seasoned tactician, who has roots in Western Province rugby and is also affiliated with the Stormers, will not assume a head coaching position in Namibia. Instead, his role will focus on strengthening the country’s rugby foundations following a difficult period for the national team.Kabras Sugar RFC players dominate Tsunami East Africans’ squad set for Hong Kong 10sAccording to reports from Rapport, Paarwater has been tasked with overhauling club structures, improving coaching standards, and offering strategic guidance aimed at long-term sustainability.“My role is primarily about building from the ground up, ensuring that the structures support sustainable rugby success,” Paarwater said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9677390##His appointment comes at a cri..

Menengai Oilers duo of Samson Onsomu and Elkeans Musonye will be the only players outside of Kabras RFC at the 2026 Hong Kong 10s.Download our Mozzart Sport for more newsThe talented half-back joins a Kabras-heavy cast that includes George Nyambua, Barry Robinson, Alfred Orege, Asuman Mugerwa, and Walter Okoth for the prestigious invitational tournament set for Tuesday, 14 to Thursday, 16 April at the Hong Kong Football Club.Enterprise Cup: Kabras juggernaut marches to final as Black Pirates upset Nondies##NAJAVA_MECA_9666090##The players missed their respective sides’ Enterprise Cup semifinal fixtures on Saturday, 11 April, as they travelled to Hong Kong for the assignment.The regional presence will be felt strongly through the Tsunami East Africans side, a crowd-favourite outfit coached by John McKittrick, who has previously handled the USA and Cook Islands.One change as Wambua names Shujaa squad for Hong Kong 7sThe squad draws talent from Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, and New Zealand, givi..

For the umpteenth time, Kabras Sugar RFC lived up to their juggernaut status after edging out Menengai Oilers 29-20 in a hard-fought Enterprise Cup semifinal clash played on Saturday, 11 April at the ASK Kakamega Showground.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe victory marked the second time Kabras have beaten Oilers this season.Despite enjoying an early territorial advantage, Kabras were slow out of the blocks, with Oilers capitalising on their first visit into the 22. Abutwalib Wesonga slotted in a penalty after 12 minutes to hand the visitors a 3-0 lead.One change as Wambua names Shujaa squad for Hong Kong 7sKabras, however, remained patient and repeatedly turned down kickable penalties in favour of attacking lineouts. Their persistence paid off in the 20th minute when David Bunduki dotted down for the opening try, with Jone Kubu converting for a 7-3 lead.Momentum firmly swung in Kabras’ favour ten minutes later as Mathias Osimbo carved open space for Roy Maruti to score u..

Kenya Sevens head coach Kevin Wambua has named his squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sevens set for Friday, 17 to Sunday 19 April. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe tactician has made a single change to the side that impressed in the second tier of the HSBC World Championship Series.Wambua has largely maintained faith in the squad that finished runners-up in the 2026 SVNS 2 campaign, opting for continuity as Shujaa begin their three-leg push for promotion. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9665436##The only alteration sees Kabras Sugar scrum-half Brian Tanga come in to replace Chrisant Ojwang, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.Tanga’s return marks a significant boost for the side. The experienced playmaker, who made his Shujaa debut at the 2016 Hong Kong Sevens, is back in national colours for the first time this season after recovering from a neck injury sustained during the 2025 Dala 7s. Shujaa coach explains value of Brian Tanga’s return ahead of HSBC SVNS 2 legsHis presence i..