The latest fixtures in the second tier KRU Championship continued on Saturday, January 20, 2024, leaving South Coast Pirates and Impala standing tall as the unbeaten front-runners. Let’s dive into the highlights of Match Day 5.
South Coast Pirates Maintain Dominance:
At the Seacrest Ground in Diani, South Coast Pirates faced a formidable challenge from Masinde Muliro, emerging victorious with a hard-fought 17-8 win. This triumph solidified their position at the top of the log, boasting 23 points and a superior goal difference, putting them neck and neck with Impala.
Impala’s Quest for Home Semifinal: Impala showcased their prowess at the Impala Club by defeating Mean Machine with a convincing 28-12 scoreline. This victory not only kept them in second place on the log but also fueled their ambitions for a coveted home semifinal qualification. Meanwhile, Mean Machine, Kenya Cup champions in 1977, 1989, and 1990, remained at the bottom of the log.
Shuffling Positions in the Playoff Slots:
Masinde Muliro, despite their loss, held onto a Top 6 playoff slot with 15 points, dropping from third to fourth place. Daystar Falcons, with 15 points as well, moved up the ladder in the absence of a fixture this weekend, swapping places with Masinde Muliro.
UoE Trojans’ Home Triumph: UoE Trojans secured a crucial home victory against Mombasa, triumphing with a 22-5 scoreline. This result positioned them in fifth place on the log with 9 points, while Mombasa found themselves in eighth place with 4 points.
Western Bulls’ Double 30:
Former Kenya Cup side Western Bulls continued their impressive form by scoring 30 points for the second consecutive match, overcoming hosts USIU Martials with a 32-15 victory in Nairobi. This triumph propelled them to sixth place on the log with 9 points, while USIU Martials languished at the tenth spot without a point from their three outings.
JKUAT Cougars Secure Tight Win:
The JKUAT Cougars clinched a hard-fought victory on the road against Kabarak University with a narrow 7-6 scoreline. This win placed them ninth on the log with 3 points.
Collated KRU Championship Match Day 5 Results | Saturday 20 January 2024:
- South Coast Pirates 17-8 Masinde Muliro
- Impala 28-12 Mean Machine
- Kabarak University 6-7 JKUAT Cougars
- UoE Trojans 22-5 Mombasa
- USIU Martials 15-32 Western Bulls
