KCB keen to dethrone Kabras Sugar and reclaim Kenya Cup title

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RUGBY KCB keen to dethrone Kabras Sugar and reclaim Kenya Cup title

Abigael Wafula 10:09 - 05.03.2023

This will be the sixth time in eight consecutive seasons the two sides meet in the final.

KCB RFC prop Oscar Simiyu is bubbling with confidence ahead of their clash against defending champions Kabras Sugar RFC in the Kenya Cup final slated for Saturday, March 11 at the Kakamega Showground.

This will be the sixth time in eight consecutive seasons that the two sides meet in the final.

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KCB secured a slot in the final after successfully defeating Menengai Oilers 38-20 in the semifinal that was played on Saturday, March 4 at the KCB Sports Club.

The Bankers end the season with only one defeat when they met Kabras on Match Day 10 and lost 29-23.

“We are aiming for nothing but the win. There’s nothing new under the sun and we have played them before,” Simiyu said.

The St.Anthony's Boys' High School, Kitale alumnus noted that they learned their mistakes from their defeat to Kabras and are ready for the match.

“The defeat was a wake-up call to us. We worked on our shortcomings from there,” he said.

Meanwhile, Kabras forward George Nyambua is bullish about defending their cup. Nyambua said they have been training well ahead of their clash with KCB.

Kabras defeated Kenya Harlequins 22-8 in the other semifinal to successfully head into the final unbeaten.

“KCB is a good opponent…from our preparations. I can attest that we are ready to face them,” he said.

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