Masinde Muliro University sprint to Kabeberi Sevens quarterfinals
Rugby
By
Washington Onyango
| Aug 24, 2024
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST RFC), made a strong statement at the Kabeberi Sevens, securing their places in the quarterfinals after a dominant day one at the RFUEA Grounds.
MMUST RFC continued their impressive form from the Dala Sevens by clinching a spot in the last eight for the second consecutive week. They edged out hosts Mwamba RFC in a tightly contested 10-7 victory, showcasing resilience and tactical discipline.
MMUST then cruised past Mount Kenya University with a commanding 22-0 win, displaying their growing confidence and cohesion on the field.
Reflecting on the team’s performance, MMUST head coach Asila John expressed satisfaction but emphasized that they aim to surpass their fourth-place finish at the Dala Sevens.
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“We came to Nairobi with the target of going all the way to the final. The boys are in good form, and the competition is tough, but our goal is to perform even better than we did last week,” Asila remarked.
His focus on continuous improvement indicates MMUST’s ambition to challenge the established rugby powerhouses.
MMUST are in Group D alongside KCB, Mount Kenya University and Mwamba.
Kabeberi Sevens Results
Nakuru 21-14 Impala
Kabras Sugar 17-22 Strathmore Leos
Catholic Monks 10-0 Kisumu
Menengai Oilers 43-0 Stallions
Nondescripts 26-14 Blak Blad
Kenya Harlequin 17-7 Daystar Falcons
KCB 39-0 Mount Kenya University
Mwamba 7-10 MMUST
Menengai Oilers 43-7 Kisumu
KCB 25-9 Mwamba
Catholic Monks 19-17 Stallions
Nondescripts 7-24 Daystar Falcons
Kenya Harlequin 24-19 Blak Blad
Kabras Sugar 31-7 Impala
Strathmore Leos 24-0 Nakuru
MMUST 22-0 MKU