Impala coach Osir: It’s our time to win Enterprise Cup

Impala Saracens head Coach Oscar Osir says his team has come of age to win the Enterprise Cup as they prepare to face KCB RFC in the semi-finals this weekend.

Impala have reached the final in each of the last two seasons but have lost on both occasions to Homeboyz RFC and Kabras Sugar in 2018 and 2019 respectively.

But Osir has a good feeling his charges have amassed enough championship experience to finally go all the way.

“When you look at the last three games we’ve played I think we’re on for something because when it comes to knock out stages or cup games Impala is always up to something,” said Osir.

“If we’re able to stop KCB from building their momentum our target to win the cup will be on track since we want a silverware this season and I think that can be only be answered this weekend, because we cannot talk much about the cup when we haven’t played the semi-final,” added Osir.

The tacticians said they will work on their set pieces and defense knowing about KCB’s attacking might and vowed to improve on their lineout, kicking and scrummage.

“We’ve no choice but to get our set pieces right, it’s not a secret that Impala likes to throw the ball a bit but we’ve to get that possession to move the ball around and get set pieces,” observed Osir.

“In my view KCB is one of the best teams in the country when it comes to set piece play especially the line out is an area we’ve to look at when we face them,” added Osir.

He added; “KCB attack trail is high and their pace means we not only have to work on the set pieces but also on our defense and with their body power we’ve to also work on our scrimmage skills.”

In another semis match defending champions Kabras Sugar will welcome 2018 champions Homeboyz RFC at the ASK Showground, Kakamega.

The tournament was not played in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid 19 pandemic.