Kenya Cup enters its penultimate round this weekend with everything on the line—relegation battles, semifinal spots, and the race for the top. Matchday 10 promises intense clashes across the country, with Nakuru City set to host two critical encounters that could shape the season’s outcome.
The Nakuru Athletics Club, alias Suguta Valley, will be the battleground for a high-stakes relegation fight between Nakuru RFC and Mwamba. Sitting at position 11 with nine points, Nakuru face the grim reality of dropping to the second-tier if they fail to secure a win. Their opponents, Mwamba, are only a point ahead at position 10 with ten points, making this a must-win fixture for both teams.
Meanwhile, at the ASK Showground, Menengai Oilers will have a tough task as they host defending champions Kabras Sugar. The Oilers, who currently sit in third place, have their eyes set on climbing to second, a position that guarantees a home semifinal. They have proven to be a formidable force on their home turf and will be eager to make a statement against the sugar men.Kabras Sugar, however, are on a mission of their own. A win in Nakuru could potentially return them to the top of the table depending on results elsewhere, and they will be keen to flex their dominance as the playoffs approach.
Elsewhere in the Kenya Cup:
- Nondies vs South Coast Pirates – Pirates, at the bottom of the table with just eight points, seem destined for relegation, but a win against Nondies could keep faint hopes alive.
- Harlequins vs Kisumu RFC – Quins will be looking to maintain their playoff push, while Kisumu hope to finish strong and evade relegation.
- KCB vs Impala – The table-topping bankers host Impala at the Den, aiming to hold onto their lead.
- KU Blak Blad vs Strathmore Leos – Blak Blad welcome Strathmore in another crucial fixture, with Leos still not completely safe from the relegation threat.