The Seacrest Gardens in Diani plays host to what is without a doubt the highlight fixture in the KRU Championship’s match day eight on Saturday 10 February 2024.
Hosts South Coast Pirates, seeking their maiden appearance in the Kenya Cup, are up against multiple Kenya Cup champions Impala who are seeking a return to the top tier after relegation at the close of the 2021/22 season.
The Pirates, currently third on the log, thrive at their home turf, having most recently defeated second placed Masinde Muliro 17-8 at the venue and will definitely relish claiming the scalp of an Impala side who are currently placed fourth on the log, level on points with their hosts.
The outcome of this clash could eventually impact how the top six teams qualifying for the Top 6 playoffs eventually pair up and one thing is certain, both sides will be hungry for the win on Saturday.
Elsewhere, Mean Machine, Kenya Cup champions in 1977, 1989 and 1990 will be out to extend their recent un of wins to three when they host USIU Martials at the UoN Ground. A win for the proud University of Nairobi based team could give them a further push in their quest for the playoffs but USIU Martials, currently bottom of the table, will be out to ruin the party and get themselves out of that relegation slot which they currently occupy.
Playoff chasing Western Bulls, currently fifth on the log, make the journey to Juja to face JKUAT Cougars who are currently paced eighth while Masinde Muliro host the UoE Trojans in Kakamega.
Leaders Daystar Falcons will seek to make their path towards securing a home semifinal a lot more easier when they host Kabarak University in Athi River.
