KENYA CUP: All-student clash under floodlights
Strathmore Leos Billy Odhiambo (right) breaks away from Kenyatta University's Paul Namenya during their Kenya Cup Rugby League match on November 15, 2014 at University of Nairobi grounds. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO |
What you need to know:
- League leaders’ coach Ocholla says his squad has undergone ‘refined conditioning’
- Mean Machine chairman Daniel Mubea, who will be playing at full back, said they were ready for the grudge match considering they play well under floodlits.
Strathmore University Leos will be out to consolidate their Kenya Cup table lead when they face University of Nairobi’s Mean Machine in a night clash at Impala Sports Club.
Strathmore started their campaign strongly, crushing Mombasa 46-0 away before seeing off Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad 35-15 in the process earning two bonus points.
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The results have pushed the varsity students, who are sponsored by Pan Africa Asset Management Company, to the top of the 14-team table with 14 points.
Machines remain without a win after they suffered a 5-35 defeat to Kenya Harlequin, who are second in the league, and 3-71 to Homeboyz. “You can’t tell the tale before you do it,” said Strathmore coach Mitch Ocholla. “Machine have always been worthy opponents and it’s going to be the usual hot varsity derby.”
Strathmore struggled to edge out Machine 17-14 in their last Kenya Cup outing. “We have prepared well. The players have gone through a refined conditioning system and structures. The team is competitive and we just need to hit the right buttons,” Ocholla said.
Mean Machine chairman Daniel Mubea, who will be playing at full back, said they were ready for the grudge match considering they play well under floodlits.
