KCB RFC ease past Nondescripts into Kenya Cup final

KCB RFC secured a place in the 2025/26 Kenya Cup final after a commanding 52-07 victory over Nondescripts in a one-sided semi-final clash at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka on Saturday.

The Bankers will now face archrivals Kabras RFC in the final set for May 2, at the Kakamega Showground.

KCB stamped their authority on the game from the onset, with Festus Shiasi crossing the try line in the opening minutes before Samuel Asati extended the lead shortly after. 

Despite being reduced to 14 men early in the match after John Aswani received a red card for unsporting behaviour, KCB maintained full control and intensity throughout the encounter.

Brian Wahinya added a penalty to stretch the advantage, while Wilhite Mususi’s brilliant break resulted in another try to pile pressure on the visitors. 

George Ooro then grabbed a brace, before Shiasi returned to score his second try of the match, giving KCB a commanding 44-00 lead at halftime.

The dominance continued into the second half, with KCB adding three more tries to seal an emphatic victory and book their spot in the final.

Nondescripts managed a late consolation try through Ronny Omondi, with Timothy Lugalia successfully converting to bring their total to seven points.

Speaking after the match, KCB RFC head coach Andrew Amonde described the performance as a strong statement ahead of the final.

“We played well as a team, despite being a man down for most of the game. The return of players from national duty gave us a significant boost. 

"As we head to Kakamega, we need to maintain this momentum and go all out. We have done it before, and we believe we can do it again,” averred Amonde.

Man-of-the-Match Samuel Asati echoed the coach’s sentiments, highlighting the team’s cohesion and defensive discipline.

“The team spirit carried us through. We controlled most of the game and kept them scoreless in the first half, which was key. There are areas we need to improve on, especially being more clinical, but we will be ready for the final.”

On the ESS side, KCB Cubs also cruised to the finals after demolishing Kabras II 35 – 17, booking a slot in the final.

“We have a strong team, and we have to admit that. We have two teams in the finals, and this is a motivation to make sure that we bring that glory back home," added Amonde.

KCB RFC Festus Shiasi in action against Nondies in the Kenya Cup semi-finals at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka.