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Reigning champions Kabras Sugar are on the brink of achieving a remarkable feat in Kenyan rugby. Having gone unbeaten for two consecutive Kenya Cup seasons, they are set to face their eternal rivals, KCB Rugby, in the 85th Enterprise Cup final at the RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, 8 June 2024.
The team from Kakamega has been in scintillating form, clinching the 2023 Kenya Cup title unbeaten.
They continued their dominance by staging a dramatic comeback to edge out KCB with a 30-27 victory in last year's Enterprise Cup final.
This season, Kabras Sugar replicated their flawless league performance, winning the 2024 Kenya Cup again without suffering a defeat.
Their upcoming clash against KCB is not just a battle for the prestigious Enterprise Cup but also an opportunity for Kabras Sugar to complete the perfect league and cup double for the second consecutive year. Standing in their way is KCB, a team that once held the upper hand in their rivalry.
The stage is set for an exhilarating encounter as Kabras Sugar aim to extend their unbeaten streak and solidify their legacy in Kenyan rugby history.
Speaking to Citizen Digital after his side's 54-8 semifinal win over 25 time champions Nondescripts, Kabras Sugar Head Coach Carlos Katywa said,”
“It will be a big game. KCB is fortunate to have been playing Enterprise for two games, unlike us who only had the semis. They have a fully fit, fledged side, so it's going to be an interesting one. We have to be smart about how we go about business with them.”
KCB Assistant Coach, Mariko Mshilla, speaking after the team's 32-18 semifinal win over Kenya Harlequin last weekend said,”“It has been two weeks before we played a match and I could not be prouder of the team for executing our game plan. The boys looked a bit rusty but we will embark on a rigorous training next week ahead of the showdown. I am optimistic that we will take a stab on the sixth title and win it.”
Kabras Sugar will be gunning for their fourth title in a row, having won in 2019,2022 and 2023 while KCB are out for a sixth title, having won in 2004, 2007,2015,2016 and 2017.
Both sides have announced their match day squads for the clash that will be preceded by the KRU Nationwide League final between Zetech Oaks and TUM Marines at 1.00pm at the same venue.
Victor Oduor takes charge of this match with Innocent Kimathi and Kevin Wambugu serving as the assistant referees.
Ticket charges are Ksh 500 and the match will be streamed live on Kenya Rugby YouTube.
How they line up
Kabras Sugar:
15. Eric Cantona, 14. Alfred Orege, 13. Ntabeni Dukisa, 12. Walter Okoth, 11. Humphrey Asiligwa, 10. Barry Robinson, 9. Dan Ang' wech, 1. Edward Mwaura, 2. Eugene Sifuna, 3. Ephraim Oduor, 4. Patrick Lumumba, 5. Clinton Litali, 6. George Nyambua (c), 7. William Mwanji, 8. Jeanson Misoga
REPLACEMENTS
16. Teddy Akala, 17. Emmanuel Otieno, 18. Gabriel Adero, 19. Collins Indeche, 20. Biden Hayo, 21. Collins Osore, 22. James Olela, 23. Hillary Salano
KCB Rugby:
15. Darwin Mukidza, 14. Elphas Adunga, 13. Festus Shiasi, 12. Michael Wamalwa, 11. Jacob Ojee, 10 .Elvis Namusasi, 9. Michael Wanjala, 1. Nick Okullo, 2. Griffin Musila (c), 3. Wilhite Mususi, 4. Davis Chenge, 5. Andycole Omollo, 6. Manasseh Oduor, 7. Elvis Olukusi, 8. Martin Owillah
REPLACEMENTS
16. Fidel Maina, 17. TJ Okidia, 18. Nelson Nyandat, 19. Emmanuel Silungi, 20. Felix Ojow, 21. Emmanuel Opondo, 22. Levy Amunga, 23. Shaban Ahmed
PREVIOUS WINNERS
1930
Nairobi District
1931
Nairobi North
1932
West Kenya
1933
Eldoret
1934
Eldoret
1935
Eldoret
1936
Eldoret
1937
Nondescripts RFC
1938
Nondescripts RFC
1939
Eldoret
1940
Suspended due to World War II
1941
Suspended due to World War II
1942
Suspended due to World War II
1943
Suspended due to World War II
1944
Suspended due to World War II
1945
Suspended due to World War II
1946
Suspended due to World War II
1947
Eldoret
1948
Nakuru
1949
Nondescript RFC
1950
Nondescript RFC
1951
Nondescript RFC
1952
Coast Province
1953
West Kenya
1954
Nondescript RFC
1955
Kenya Harlequin FC
1956
Kampala RFC
1957
Kenya Harlequin FC
1958
Nakuru RFC
1959
Kenya Police RFC
1960
Nakuru RFC
1961
Impala RFC
1962
Nakuru RFC
1963
Nakuru RFC
1964
Kenya Harlequin FC
1965
Impala RFC
1966
Nondescripts RFC
1967
Kitale RFC
1968
Kampala RFC
1969
Kampala RFC
1970
Kampala RFC
1971
Impala RFC
1972
Impala RFC
1973
Impala RFC
1974
Impala RFC
1975
Nondescripts RFC
1976
Nondescripts RFC
1977
Nondescripts RFC
1978
Nondescripts RFC
1979
Nondescripts RFC
1980
Nondescripts RFC
1981
Nondescripts RFC
1982
Nondescripts RFC
1983
Nondescripts RFC
1984
Nondescripts RFC
1985
Mwamba RFC
1986
Mwamba RFC
1987
Suspended due to 4th All African Games
1988
Kenya Harlequin FC
1989
Nondescripts RFC
1990
Nondescripts RFC
1991
Nondescripts RFC
1992
Nondescripts RFC
1993
Nondescripts RFC
1994
Nondescripts RFC
1995
Kenya Harlequin FC
1996
Kenya Harlequin FC/Nondescripts RFC shared the trophy
1997
Mombasa Sports Club
1998
Nondescripts RFC
1999
Kenya Harlequin FC
2000
Impala RFC
2001
Impala RFC
2002
Impala RFC
2003
Impala RFC/Kenya Harlequin FC shared the trophy
2004
KCB RFC
2005
Impala RFC
2006
Mwamba RFC
2007
KCB RFC
2008
Nakuru RFC
2009
Kenya Harlequin FC
2010/11
Kenya Harlequin
2011/12
Not Played
2012/13
Mwamba RFC
2013/14
Nakuru RFC
2014/15
KCB RFC
2015/16
KCB RFC
2016/17
KCB RFC
2017/18
Homeboyz RFC
2018/19
Kabras Sugar
2019/20
Not played due to COVID19
2021
Not played due to COVID19
2022
Kabras Sugar
2023
Kabras Sugar
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