David GOMBE
KCB Rugby have shifted their focus to the crunch Kenya Cup playoffs following their 10-11 loss to Ugandan facet Black Pirates within the Enterprise Cup quarterfinal performed at Muteesa II Stadium, in Wankulukuku.
The competition started with early nerves from the Pirates, who missed a penalty that would have handed them a fast benefit. Nevertheless, Mukore Wayne quickly steadied issues, calmly slotting a penalty to provide Pirates a 3-0 lead and settle his facet into the competition.
Momentum swung firmly in favor of the hosts when KCB’s captain Bob Muhati was briefly sin-binned, Pirates tightened their grip. They earned one other penalty and made no mistake from the tee, stretching the result in 6-0.
Regardless of KCB’s efforts to reply, Pirates’ defensive construction held agency
by means of the rest of the half, taking a deserved 6-0 lead into the break.
“We misplaced a good one, and credit score to Pirates for taking their possibilities. For us, the main target now shifts absolutely to the Kenya Cup playoffs. That’s the place our season will likely be outlined, and we have now to be sharper in these key moments,” famous Forwards Coach Brian Nyikuli.
The second half sparked into life when Sheldon Kahi crossed over for KCB’s opening attempt, narrowing the deficit to 6-5. Nevertheless, the missed conversion by Levy Amunga proved to be an early turning level in what would turn into a sport of nice margins.
Pirates responded with function, Okelo touching down to increase their result in 11-5 and reasserting management simply as KCB threatened to construct momentum.
The bankers refused to again down. Michael Wekesa powered over for a vital attempt, bringing KCB inside a single level at 11-10. However as soon as once more, the extras went begging, as Wahinya missed the conversion that would have swung the lead in KCB’s favor.
In the long run, the Pirates held on by means of a tense end, closing out an 11-10 victory constructed on self-discipline, defensive resolve, and capitalizing on key moments.
Talking after the match, KCB Rugby Captain Bob Muhati stated: “It’s a robust loss, particularly in a sport determined by such small margins. However we take the teachings and transfer ahead. Our focus is now on the Kenya Cup playoffs, and we consider we have now what it takes to compete and end robust.”