Menengai Oilers, KCB and Strathmore Leos sail through Kabeberi 7s quarters

Beldad Ogeta of Menengai Oilers (center) in action against Kabras.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

Dala Sevens silver medalists Menengai Oilers, Strathmore University Leos, and defending champions KCB, made a strong statement at the Kabeberi Sevens, securing their places in the quarterfinals after a dominant day one at the RFUEA Grounds.

Menengai Oilers, a team in fine form, secured their quarterfinal berth in style. They recorded the highest scoreline of the day with a 43-0 thrashing of the Stallions, followed by a 43-7 victory over Kisumu.

The Oilers’ attacking prowess and fluid gameplay make them a formidable opponent heading into the knockout stages as they boast of Olympians Dennis Abukuse and John Okoth alongside Kenya Simbas hard-hitting Beldad Ogeta.

Strathmore University Leos, meanwhile, delivered one of the day’s standout performances by stunning Kabras Sugar, the reigning Dala Sevens and Christie Sevens champions, with a thrilling 22-17 victory.

The Leos, known for their fast-paced and strategic play, proved they are a force to be reckoned with as they dismantled Kabras Sugar’s defense with clinical execution and composure under pressure.

They further cemented their credentials with a 24-0 triumph over Nakuru, ensuring their passage to the quarterfinals.

Defending champions KCB RFC also made their presence felt, asserting their dominance with a comprehensive 39-0 demolition of Mount Kenya University. The Bankers followed this up with a solid 25-9 win over Mwamba, demonstrating their intent to retain the title.

KCB’s consistency and depth have been key to their success, and they will undoubtedly be the team to beat as the tournament progresses.

As the Kabeberi Sevens heads into the quarterfinals, the competition intensifies, with all eyes on MMUST, Strathmore Leos, KCB, and Menengai Oilers.

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

MMMUST 22-0 Mount Kenya University