Kenya Cup match day seven is in the books, and three heavyweights have already stamped their authority on the season.
Defending champions Kabras Sugar, Menengai Oilers and former champions KCB have secured their playoff spots with four rounds of the regular season still to play. The rest of the field is now locked in a frantic fight for the remaining slots.
Kabras once again looked every bit the dominant force of the decade, brushing aside Kenya Harlequin 48-13 in Kakamega. Menengai Oilers sent out an equally emphatic statement, dismantling Blak Blad 54-15 to underline their title credentials.
KCB kept pace with a solid 36-14 victory over Nondescripts, while Impala edged Strathmore Leos 23-20 in one of the tighter contests of the round.
Masinde Muliro claimed a 25-12 win over Kisumu, but the standout result came from Daystar Falcons. The newcomers stunned two-time champions Nakuru 35-20 in what was undoubtedly the shock of the weekend.
With the top three already assured of postseason rugby, the real drama now shifts to the middle of the table. As things stand, every team from fourth to twelfth place remains in contention for the remaining playoff positions. The margins are thin, and every point will matter in the weeks ahead.
At the other end of the log, the battle for survival is just as fierce. Kisumu and Nakuru find themselves rooted at the bottom and will need strong finishes to avoid the drop.
Match day seven has clarified the top, but it has also set up a thrilling run-in. The playoffs are calling — and the scramble is on.
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