Bad day in the field for Wanyore

Nakuru RFC (Wanyore) suffered a heavy 57-6 defeat at home to Kabras RFC, marking this their biggest loss of the season.

The hosts managed only two penalty kicks in the first half, going into the break trailing 6-28. In the second half, Nakuru RFC struggled to break through Kabras RFC's defence, but failed to score any points. 

Meanwhile, Kabras dominated the game, adding 29 more points to seal their commanding victory.

Nakuru RFC captain Phillip Okeyo acknowledged the defeat as their toughest this season, emphasizing the need to regroup for the remaining fixtures.

“This was a major loss for us, though Kabras are a very strong team. We must ensure we win the upcoming games,” says Okeyo. 

He also notes that the team had faced some of their toughest opponents and that the upcoming matches were crucial in their fight to avoid relegation. 

Okeyo thanked the fans for their unwavering support and promised that the team would battle hard to stay in the league.

On the other hand, Kabras RFC captain Eugene Sifuna celebrated the win, praising the team's effort in overcoming a challenging atmosphere at Nakuru’s home ground. 

“Playing against Nakuru RFC is never easy, especially at their home ground, with the fans adding to the pressure. Winning here means a lot to the team,” says Sifuna. 

He added that the victory reinforced their position at the top, boosting confidence ahead of their upcoming challenging fixtures.

Kabras RFC is currently leading the Kenya Cup standings with 25 points, while Nakuru RFC sits in 11th place with no points, teetering on the edge of relegation.