Masinde Muliro University sprint to Kabeberi Sevens quarterfinals

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