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Simbas must hunt down Algeria as they chase World Cup ticket

Simbas' Teddy Akala (left) in action against Eastern Province Elephants during the final Currie Cup fixture, at RFUEA, on June 11. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya Simbas on Saturday showed some glitters of the 2014 team after sparkling to life with an emphatic 42-7 win over Uganda Cranes in the 2022 Rugby Africa Cup quarterfinal match that doubles up as 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifiers.

Menengai Oilers star John Okoth led the onslaught with two tries as debutants Bethwel Anami of Strathmore Leos and Teddy Akala of Kabras Sugar announced their arrival in style.

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