Olago purring after indefatigable ‘Lions’ claim Floodies title

KCB RFC head coach Curtis Olago has attributed his team’s sweet savoured victory over Impala Saracens in the finals of the Floodies tournament  to hard work by his boys.

The bankers were tactically good; playing with poise and determination to dethrone Saracens from the helm, claiming an 18-17 victory over the latter on Saturday night, to lift the gong.

Tries from the tournament’s Most Valuable Player Ken Moseti and Elphas Otieno sealed the win for the bankers.
Timothy Makia and Xavier Kipngetich of Impala Saracens gave impressive performances against the “Lions” but Otieno’s last minute try in the second half relegated the former champions to a runners up finish.

“It has been a great tournament winning one game after another, and our journey towards winning the final has been a clear testament of hard-work, focus and God above all,” a bullish Olago charged in a post-match interview, adding that: “My boys have been keen on working on our defence strategy and guess it has paid off with the win, and moving forward we are hoping that the gods will be on our side again this season”.

The bankers tactical brilliance has seen them outsmart most Kenya Cup teams over the season and the team will be counting on this win together with  their key players in the upcoming Kenya Cup season which begins this Saturday.

Key in the bankers  good run  are a variety of internationals like  Darwin Mukidza, Ken Isaiah Moseti, Curtis Lilako, Moses Amusala, Jacob Ojee among others.They are expected to play a key role  as they kick-start their quest for glory in the 2017/2018 Kenya Cup season.

Meanwhile, Menengai Homeboyz  brushed aside campus boys Mean Machine 34-22 in their playoff encounter.

The “Deejays” scored 15 points in the second half to scoop a third place podium finish.The experienced trio Leonard Mugaisi, Israel Soi and Collins Shikoli won it for the “Deejays” in the mouthwatering clash.

Homeboyz will kick off their Kenya Cup campaign against the newly crowned Impala floodlights champions, KCB , this Saturday.

In the universities clash, championship side Menengai Oilers successfully defended their  title. Oilers edged out Catholic Monks 25-20 in a closely fought encounter,where Kenyan international Daniel Abuonji had a fantastic evening with his boots drilling a 45 metre penalty at the final whistle to lift the University title.

Kenya Harlequins scooped the plate final with a 33-22 win against rivals Strathmore Leos.

Shikuku was the tormentor- in- chief  to the Leos after he scored a wonderful try before booting in the extras for Harlequins to scoop the plate finals.