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Kenya Harlequins head into the 2026 Impala Floodlit final, determined to end a 12-year wait for the title when they take on familiar rivals KCB Rugby on Saturday, 31 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsQuins last featured in the Floodies final in 2014, when they suffered a heavy 30-3 defeat to KCB. Twelve years later, the two sides will renew their rivalry in the tournament’s showpiece match, with Patrice Agunda’s men hoping to turn their return to the final into a memorable triumph.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066843##The occasion carries added significance for Agunda, who featured as a player when Quins lost to KCB in the 2014 final. Now at the helm as head coach, he has an opportunity to guide the side to the trophy they have pursued for more than a decade.Quins secured their place in the 2026 final after edging Nondescripts 28-24 in a thrilling semi-final encounter.Agunda believes the team’s unity has been central to its progress, with the players learning to support one another..

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has admitted they still have their work cut out despite the defending champions edging Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 at Bukhungu Stadium to maintain their perfect start to the FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsDavid Okoth’s stunning second-half strike secured Gor Mahia’s fourth consecutive victory, taking them to 12 points from four matches and opening up a five-point lead at the top of the standings.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066843##Akonnor acknowledged the difficulty of the encounter, noting that Homeboyz posed a significant challenge on home soil and made it difficult for his side to create clear-cut chances.“We knew this would be a difficult match because Homeboyz are a good side, especially when playing at home,” the Ghanaian tactician said.The former Ghana head coach explained that his players had to remain patient against a Homeboyz side that defended in numbers, while improving their ball movement and exploiting spaces on t..

Former Kenya Simbas captain Davis Chenge has outlined four key areas the team needs to address if the country is to realise her dream of qualifying for the 2032 Rugby World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsChenge believes Kenya must commit to a long-term development plan, invest in professional player contracts and strengthen coaching and officiating standards if the national 15s team is to qualify for the biggest stage.Chenge, who recently retired from rugby at the age of 34 after two decades in the game, says the Simbas cannot achieve their World Cup ambitions through short-term interventions but need a sustained programme built around clear targets and consistent investment.Kenya 7s speedster opens up on inaugural Ultimate 7s experienceKenya missed out on qualification for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia after suffering a heartbreaking 29-23 defeat to Zimbabwe in the semi-finals of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup in Kampala, Uganda.The Simbas had led 18-13 at ha..

Kenya Sevens’ speedster Patrick Odongo has described his maiden Ultimate 7s Championship experience as one of the best tournaments he has attended.Odongo was among two Kenyans who featured in the inaugural Ultimate 7s Championship Grand Final in Brentford, London, where he represented franchise side Foudre Bleue.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe explosive winger, who turns out for Kenya’s national sevens team, Shujaa, and Daystar Falcons, relished the opportunity to compete alongside players from different countries, describing the tournament as an enriching experience both on and off the pitch.“That is one of the best events I have been to. I had a great experience, interacted with different players from other countries, had a good exchange of cultures, and I really loved the tournament all round,” Odongo said.Foudre Bleue endured mixed fortunes at the Grand Final, finishing sixth in the overall standings after scoring 50 points and conceding an equal number.##NAJAVA_MEC..

Mwamba RFC are set for Kenya Cup return after a season in the cold.Ahead of their sensational return, the team’s head coach Paul Murunga has identified defence, player development and conditioning as the key areas the club must address.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe side bowed out of the Floodies title contention after suffering a 64-11 defeat to KCB Rugby in the semifinals, having secured a 29-16 victory over Strathmore Leos in the quarterfinals.Despite the heavy loss to the Bankers, Murunga believes the tournament has provided valuable lessons for his newly promoted side as they prepare for the challenges of top-flight rugby.“To me, it is a plus. There are several things we need to fix before we start the Kenya Cup, including defence, encouraging some of the players we think are weak in the team, and improving our conditioning. Then we are on for the season,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062779##Although Mwamba struggled against the more experienced KCB side, Murunga was ..

An injury can sideline a player for months, but the mental battle that comes with it is often harder to overcome. As the world marks Mental Health Awareness Month this October, Kenya Sevens centre Chrissant Ojwang has opened up about the loneliness of rehabilitation, the pressure to regain lost form and the emotional toll of missing out on the game he loves.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsFor Ojwang, the struggle is not unfamiliar. The Nakuru RFC centre suffered a serious leg injury during the final day of the Dubai 7s in December 2024, just moments after coming on as a second-half substitute in the ninth-place playoff match against Ireland.The injury kept him out of action for more than a year, with his return coming in February 2026 during the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament at Nyayo National Stadium. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10062777##He subsequently featured for Shujaa during the HSBC SVNS World Championship legs in Valladolid, Spain, and Bordeaux, France, as he worked his way back into the..

KCB Rugby and Kenya Simbas fly-half Brian Wahinya has opened up on the mental toll of his missed kicks in the 2025-2026 Kenya Cup final against Kabras RFC, revealing how he picked himself up after a painful afternoon.Wahinya missed two consecutive penalties and a conversion on Saturday, 9 May, as KCB narrowly fell 14-8 to Kabras, who went on to clinch their sixth Kenya Cup title.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe fly-half admitted the experience was heartbreaking and embarrassing, especially because he felt his teammates had done enough to win the match.“It was heartbreaking and embarrassing. I felt like I had let down my team because everyone played their part that day. Our forwards and backs had the edge over Kabras. It all came down to my kicks, and in that moment, as a senior player, guys were looking up to me. It was a crazy feeling,” Wahinya recalled.The disappointment could easily have lingered, but the support he received from his teammates and coaches helped him n..

KCB Rugby, Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad and Menengai Oilers booked their places in the respective finals of the 2026 Impala Floodlit Cup after recording convincing semi-final victories on Saturday, 24 October.KCB returned to the final for the first time since 2023 after thrashing Mwamba RFC 64–11, while Blak Blad shut out hosts Impala RFC 31–0 to advance to the university final. Menengai Oilers completed the dominant displays with a 76–13 demolition of Strathmore Leos.The finals are scheduled for Saturday, 31 October at Impala Club.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsKCB return to final after Mwamba demolitionKCB Rugby delivered an emphatic statement of intent, running in multiple tries to overwhelm Mwamba 64–11 and end their two-year absence from the Impala Floodlit Cup final.The bankers, who last featured in the final in 2023, took control early through Wilhite Mususi, who crossed for the opening try in the seventh minute. Brian Wahinya converted to give KCB an early advant..

Former Kenya Sevens captain Humphrey Kayange is confident the Rising Lionesses will make a strong impression at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsHis confidence stems from the valuable experience they gained at the Safari 7s and an international training camp in Tunisia.The young Kenyan side impressed at the Safari 7s despite their inexperience, registering a victory over TUKS Women while showing resilience against established sides Kenya Shibli, Tunisia, and Kenya Lionesses.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047210##Their performances offered an early glimpse of their potential ahead of the Youth Olympics, where they will test themselves against some of the best young talent on the international stage.Kayange, who was named chairperson of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, believes the team’s recent exposure has given them a solid foundation for the challenge ahead.“The Dakar team is the yo..

Kenya Legends will face South Africa Rugby Legends in a two-leg series in 2027. This marks the first time the veterans’ rugby competition will expand beyond East Africa.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe series will kick off in Nairobi on Saturday, 8 May, 2027, before Kenya travels to Cape Town for the return fixture on Saturday, 4 July. The venue for the Nairobi match will be announced at a later date.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047210##The expansion presents a new challenge for Kenya Legends, who have dominated the competition since its launch in 2023, when they began facing Uganda in the annual series.Kenya won the first four editions, although Uganda came close to ending that run in 2026 after securing their maiden victory over the Kenyan side, edging them 16-15 in Mombasa.However, Kenya responded in the return leg in Kampala, winning 17-10 to retain the title with a 32-26 aggregate victory.Specmagic reveals what makes Kenyan rugby uniqueThe introduction of South Africa Rugby Legen..