Kabras Sugar's hegemony claims Enterprise Cup six-peat against Uganda's Black Pirates
Reading Time: 3min | Sat. 30.05.26. | 18:10
The Cup completes a double for the Kakamega-based side for the fifth straight season after edging eternal rivals KCB RFC in the 2026 Kenya Cup final
Kabras Sugar's hegemony showed no signs of debilitating after claiming their sixth consecutive Enterprise Cup following a hard-fought 25-12 win over Ugandan outfit Stanbic Black Pirates in a final played at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.
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The Cup completes a double for the Kakamega-based side for the fifth straight season after edging eternal rivals KCB RFC in the 2026 Kenya Cup final.
The final attracted thousands of fans from both Kenya and Uganda, eager to witness the return of the historic cross-border format. This year's edition marked the first time in 27 years that Ugandan clubs participated in the Enterprise Cup.
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This year, the tournament reverted to its regional knockout structure, with four Ugandan sides joining at the quarterfinal stage to face Kenyan opposition.
Kabras wasted little time asserting themselves in the final. Barely five minutes after kickoff, winger Derrick Ashiundu crossed over for the opening try after sustained pressure inside the Pirates' half. However, Ntabeni Dukisa was unable to add the conversion, leaving the score at 5-0.
The Sugarmen continued to dominate territory and possession during the opening quarter but struggled to turn their superiority into points. A scrum error eventually handed Black Pirates an opportunity to relieve pressure and launch attacks of their own.
The visitors soon made Kabras pay. Their scrum-half sparked a dangerous move after breaking through the Kenyan defence, and once inside the 22, the Ugandans capitalised from a scrum to score their first try. The successful conversion handed Black Pirates a 7-5 lead.
Kabras responded by camping inside the visitors' territory for long spells. Although an attempted pass to Ashiundu went astray close to the try line, the hosts maintained pressure, and Jeanson Misoga eventually crossed over from a scrum. Dukisa once again failed to convert, but Kabras regained a narrow 10-7 advantage.
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The Sugarmen continued to apply pressure and were rewarded shortly before halftime. After kicking for touch and securing possession from a lineout, they formed a powerful driving maul that saw captain George Nyambua crash over for the third try. Dukisa's conversion attempt drifted wide, but Kabras headed into the break with a 15-7 lead.
The second half began much like the first, with Kabras on the front foot. A well-worked move from a lineout saw the ball eventually find Dukisa, who produced a clever kick towards the wing. Patrick Lumumba gathered and raced clear for a brilliant solo try. Eric Cantona's conversion attempt missed the target, extending the lead to 20-7.
The match was briefly halted as Black Pirates player received treatment before eventually leaving the field.
Despite enjoying periods of possession, the Ugandans struggled to convert their opportunities into points as Kabras maintained territorial control.
The Sugarmen continued to spend significant time inside the visitors' danger zone. Eventually, they stretched their lead further when Ashiundu powered through the defence for his second try of the afternoon. The conversion attempt again fell short, leaving the score at 25-7.
Kabras made several changes as the match progressed, with Mike Lukusi replacing Roy Maruti in the front row, while Matthias Osimbo, Jackson Siketi and Joseph Shem were also introduced.
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Black Pirates managed to pull one try back late in the contest thanks to Allan Karuhanga, reducing the deficit to 25-12, but it proved too little, too late.
Kabras comfortably saw out the remaining minutes to secure victory and add yet another Enterprise Cup title to their growing collection.
And with that, they not only dominated Kenya but also East Africa.