Impala Floodlit 2026: Semifinal Fixtures and Match Preview

The 43rd edition of the Impala Floodlit Tournament enters the semifinal stage this Saturday, October 24, with teams across the club, university and ladies’ categories fighting for places in the finals.

The matches will be played at Impala Club, with the finalists set to return to the same venue on Saturday, October 31, for the tournament’s season-defining encounters.

In the club category, 10-time champions KCB Rugby Club will face Mwamba RFC in a highly anticipated semifinal scheduled for 6:00 pm. Nondies Rugby Club will meet Kenya Harlequins in the other contest, with both sides seeking to secure a place in the final.

The university category will feature JKUAT Cougars against Zetech Oaks, while USIU Martials take on Daystar Falcons as the institutions battle for a shot at the title.

In the ladies’ category, Mwamba will face Northern Suburbs, while hosts Impala take on Kenya Harlequins in another contest expected to add to the day’s competitive action.

Impala Floodlit Tournament Chairman Loren Lubanga said the semifinal line-up had set the stage for an exciting day of rugby, with teams now one step away from the finals.

“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,” Lubanga said.

Beyond the rugby, fans can expect a match-day experience featuring music, food and entertainment, with organisers aiming to make the event an enjoyable outing for families and rugby enthusiasts.

Impala Rugby captain Valentino Cosmas said the knockout stage would bring added intensity as teams seek to keep their title ambitions alive.

“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,” Cosmas said.

The 43rd Impala Floodlit Tournament finals across the club, university and ladies’ categories will be held on Saturday, October 31, at Impala Club.

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