Kenya Harlequin players react after knocking out KCB during the DALA Sevens quarterfinals in Kisumu. [KRU Media]
Dala Sevens champions Kabras Sugar and Prinsloo Sevens champs KCB will continue their battle for this year’s National Sevens Circuit title when the 2026 George Mwangi Kabeberi Sevens gets underway today at the RFUEA Grounds.
Kabras, who finished runners-up in Nakuru and first in Kisumu, lead the overall circuit log with 41 points, six points ahead of the bankers who, despite kicking off the season with a Nakuru golden medal, finished a distant fifth in Lakeside City.
With the battle poised for a dusty sprint down the remaining four legs, Kabeberi has arrived at the right time with the Kabras and KCB set to reignite their rivalry and battle right from the preliminary stages after they were pitted together in Group D.
They will be joined by the ever-explosive Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST RFC) and Nakuru in the already known ‘Group of Death’.
In fact, to show they are serious about this year’s sevens circuit, Kabras have recalled Shujaa quartet of Kevin Wekesa, Jone Kubu, Brian Mutua and Brian Tanga to their 12-man squad that also includes Barthes Cup champion Michael Lukusi.
Coached by South African international fly half Ntabeni Dukisa, the squad, however, retains Adrian Khwesa, Mathias Osimbo, Derrick Ashihundu, Roy Maruti, Fredrick Wangila and Patrick Lumumba who have featured in the opening two rounds.
On the other hand, KCB have also named a strong side consisting of Shujaa co-captains Samuel Asati and George Ooro, Nygel Amaitsa, Floyd Wabwire and David Nyagige who will debut for the bankers after joining them from Impala Saracens.