Resolution Impala Saracens started their 2017-18 Kenya Cup campaign with a 48-0 win over newly promoted side – Mombasa RFC.
Javan Obino was first to go on the scorers’ register. His try scored off a maul was neatly converted by Xavier Kipng’etich. Timothy Makiya was second to go on the scorers’ list, but Kipng’etich’s attempt at finding the posts went wide. Michael Gitau, who was playing his debut match for Impala knocked two defenders enroute to scoring. Kipng’etich converted with ease for a 19-0 scoreline at the 40th minute.
George Okowa stepped 3 defenders & turned on the gas to score at the corner. Kipng’etich’s boot kicked just wide. Makiya would later on score his Kenya Cup debut brace: A beautiful try scored at the corner which Okowa’s boot failed to convert. Mombasa RFC were always going to be split open by a punch in midfield. Ian Mabwa set up Samuel Motari who split the Mombasa RFC defence to score under the posts. Nyandigisi picked up an offload from George Okowa to inscribe his name on the try scorers’ log. Kwemoi converted nicely from inside the 15. Kwemoi would then close proceedings at the Impala Club with an unconverted try.
FT: Resolution Impala Saracens 48-0 Mombasa RFC
Resolution Impala Saracens Head Coach – Frank Ndong’:
This match was not quite reflective of our pre-season preparations, but some of our tries were scored off situations we had trained for. We however need to work on our setpieces next week. Mwamba play an open game & we would need to up the intensity if we are to revel in this party.
Regional Logistics Mombasa RFC TM – Kevin Odhiambo
This match was not reflective of our pre-season work. I think our players experienced stage fright. It was also a bad day in office for us. We face BlakBlad at home & we are looking forward to that match.
