This archive report was first published on 15 December 2019.
Published on December 15, 2019, Kabras Sugar's unbeaten run in the Kenya Cup came to an end at the hands of Homeboyz, who beat them 20-17 in a round eight match at the Impala Club.
Despite the loss, Kabras remained on top of the 12-team standings with 35 points, one more than second-placed KCB, who beat Impala Saracens 15-5 at the KCB Sports Club.
Homeboyz, under the tutelage of South African coach Hector Jason, are third with 33 points.
Homeboyz took a commanding 13-3 lead at half-time, thanks to two penalties and a converted try by Maxwell Kang'eri, while Kabras were restricted to a solitary penalty by Fijian Jone Kubu.
The second half saw Kabras emerge strongly, scoring their first try through Kenyan international George Nyambua, but Homeboyz responded with a converted try by Abel Matanda.
Ntabeni Dukisa scored a late converted try for Kabras, but Homeboyz held on for their first win over the Kakamega side since 2017.
