Kabras RFC coach provides update on future after clinching sixth Enterprise Cup
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The South African tactician also moved to reassure supporters about the club's future amid growing talk that several senior players are nearing retirement.
Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Katywa has hinted that a transition could be on the horizon for the club after guiding the team to a historic double and further cementing their dominance in Kenyan and East African rugby.
The Sugarmen completed another remarkable season on Saturday, May 30, when they defeated Uganda's Black Pirates 25-12 at the RFUEA Grounds to clinch their fifth consecutive Enterprise Cup title and sixth overall.
The victory capped a stellar campaign for the Kakamega-based side, who had already secured a sixth straight Kenya Cup crown earlier in May. Their latest Enterprise Cup success carried added significance as it came in the first edition of the competition to feature Ugandan clubs since 1999.
Despite the continued success, Kaywa revealed that discussions about the club's future leadership could soon take place, suggesting the time may be right for other members of the coaching staff to step into bigger roles.
"I don't know what the future holds, and I can't say for certain whether I will still be the coach because I believe there comes a time when transition needs to happen. Once we sit down with the chairman and the directors, we'll discuss the way forward and see who can lead the club into its next chapter, from six titles to perhaps 12," Kaywa said. "Our fans have been talking about 650 years of dominance, and that ambition remains alive," he added.
Kaywa, however, was quick to dismiss speculation that he was planning to leave the club or had received offers elsewhere. Instead, he emphasized his desire to help develop the next generation of coaches within the Kabras setup.
"I haven't received any offers from anywhere. It's time for other coaches to step forward and step out of my shadow. I can continue mentoring them, supporting their growth and providing leadership. I'm not talking about leaving, and I haven't received any offers, so let's not make that the discussion," he explained.
The South African tactician also moved to reassure supporters about the club's future amid growing talk that several senior players are nearing retirement.
According to Kaywa, many of the experienced players still have at least one or two seasons left in them, while the club's development structures continue to produce quality talent capable of sustaining Kabras' winning culture.
Among the youngsters who have already made a strong impression are scrum-half duo Roy Maruti and Michael Lukusi, who stepped up in the absence of Kenya Sevens international Brian Tanga.
Fullback Eric Cantona has continued to showcase his class, while back-row forwards Patrick Sabatia and Collins Indeche are among the promising players expected to play bigger roles in the coming years.
"The team is on the right path. We have a strong crop of young players coming through the junior ranks, and while some people may be concerned about senior players retiring, many of them still have a season or two left.
I can assure our supporters that next season you'll still see Kabras competing for silverware, whether it's the Kenya Cup or the Enterprise Cup. Watch this space. Winning is a culture here," he said.
Having successfully defended both major 15s titles, Kabras will now turn their attention to the National Sevens Circuit, where they will be aiming to extend their dominance and add more silverware to an already impressive trophy cabinet.
