This archive report was first published on 30 November 2019.
On a rainy Saturday at the Den in Ruaraka, Kabras Sugar, the 2016 Kenya Cup champions, achieved a historic victory over defending champions Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), winning 19-6 in a match that was abandoned in the 60th minute due to the heavy downpour.
The win marked Kabras Sugar's first victory over KCB in their 12th meeting, with their previous best result being a 15-15 draw in 2016 at Kakamega.
Ugandan international prop Asuman Mugerwa scored a brace of tries, with fly-half Jone Kubu adding the extras for the 7-0 lead. Kabras Sugar went on to score three tries and two conversions, while KCB managed two penalties.
"Finally we get to beat KCB. It's a beautiful feeling," said Kabras Sugar coach Henley Du Plessis, who praised his team's improved defense and execution. "We have greatly improved in our defence and execution and thanks to the quality of players we have."
"Finally we get to beat KCB. It's a beautiful feeling," said Kabras Sugar coach Henley Du Plessis. However, Du Plessis warned that the season is still far from over and that his team's plan is to finish the league unbeaten and win the Kenya Cup final in Kakamega. With this win, Kabras Sugar moves one point clear at the top of the Kenya Cup league with a total of 29 points, while KCB stays second with 25 points. "You can't really win a big duel like this one when you fail to tackle or lose possession easily. Playing catch up against a strong team is always suicidal," said KCB deputy coach Dennis Mwanja, who gave credit to Kabras Sugar for their good display. "We can't blame the rains since Kabras have given us a good test. It's a wake up call and we must focus in order to reach the semis." "You can't really win a big duel like this one when you fail to tackle or lose possession easily. Playing catch up against a strong team is always suicidal," said KCB deputy coach Dennis Mwanja. Other matches saw Nakuru stun Impala Saracens 30-20, Mwamba edge out Kenya Harlequin 15-13, Menengai Oilers shock Nondescripts 27-3, and Western Bulls beat visiting Kisumu 27-5.
