KCB RFC 7s head coach Andrew Amonde expressed confidence in his team ahead of the Kabeberi 7s, the fourth leg of the National Sevens Circuit, scheduled for August 24-25, 2024, in Nairobi.
The bankers finished fifth at the Dala 7s in Kisumu, defeating the Nong-road-based Nondescripts 31-0 in a thrilling match at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Mamboleo.
“Unfortunately we did not defend our title in Dala but big lessons for these boys. It is a matter of respecting your opponents and showing up to their strengths. Onyala will be with us once we go back to Nairobi, he is an addition who will bring a different environment. We will keep on building in the remaining legs, the margins are not that bad,” said Amonde.
KCB lost 05-12 to Kenya Harlequins in the main cup quarterfinals earlier in the day before thumping Nakuru RFC 29-10 in the fifth playoff semi-final clash during the afternoon fixture.
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“We know that we need a lot to work on as we progress in this tournament. Our defence and attacking firepower are still lacking so, that is an area we really need to look into before the next fixtures in Nairobi. I know that mathematically, we can still win the overall crown and that remains our greatest target,” added Amonde.
KCB had a solid start to the tournament yesterday, the team demonstrated its class by winning three out of three matches played to top pool B.
The return of Olympians Samuel Asati, Vincent Onyala and Festus Shiasi is expected to inject pace and experience into KCB’s squad ahead of the Kabeberi 7s.
Both Asati and Shiasi played at the Dala 7s and are set to feature for the team in the remaining legs of the tournament.
Following the Kabeberi 7s, the circuit will have a one-week break before resuming with the Driftwood 7s on September 7-8, and concluding with the Prinsloo Sevens at the Nakuru Athletic Club on September 14-15, 2024.
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