The 2026 Impala Floodlit Tournament semifinals across the club, university, and ladies’ categories will be played this Saturday at Impala Club, with teams battling for places in the finals scheduled for October 31, 2026, at the same venue.
In the club category, 10-time champions KCB Rugby Club will face Mwamba RFC in the match expected to get underway at 6:00 pm, while Nondies Rugby Club take on Kenya Harlequins in the second semifinal.
The university category will see JKUAT Cougars face Zetech Oaks, while USIU Martials take on Daystar Falcons. In the ladies' category, Mwamba will play Northern Suburbs, while hosts Impala face Kenya Harlequins.
Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated fixtures, Impala Floodlit Tournament Chairman Loren Lubanga said:
“We have an exciting line-up across all three categories, and the semifinal stage is where the competition becomes even more intense. The teams have worked hard to get here, and we expect competitive matches as they fight for a place in the finals. We invite rugby fans to turn up in numbers and enjoy the action.”
Away from the high-octane rugby, fans can look forward to an exciting match-day experience featuring music, food and entertainment, making the semifinals a full day out for rugby enthusiasts and families.
“The semifinals are always special because every team understands what is at stake. We expect intense contests, big performances and exciting rugby. With the fans behind us and the atmosphere at Impala Grounds, it promises to be a fantastic day for the game,” noted Impala Rugby Captain Valentino Cosmas.
The tournament finals across the club, university, and ladies’ categories will be played on Saturday, October 31, at Impala Club.