@KoyokoyoButeme@HipposFans But Kenya (21) had a higher ranking than Brazil (25) at that time. Brazil didn't feature in of the WXV categories last year.
Maybe it is because there was no South American team in the WXV competition and to have one.
Breaking Down the Young Player of the Season Contenders๐
It's difficult to look beyond Aroko after a truly stellar campaign. His consistency, impact, maturity, and influence throughout the season have put him firmly in pole position for the award.
Wangaya, Madada, Majaka, and Musungu have all had outstanding seasons and aren't far behind.
Five Young Stars, One Award! Who Gets Your Vote? ๐
#SportsRadar #supportlocal #kenyanfootball #SportPesaLeague
@HipposFans RAWC 2027 will probably be scheduled around June while WXV 2027 will probably be between Sept - Oct. If South Africa win RAWC 2027, would that mean they get the regional spot and thus no need for them to gain World Cup Qualification through WXV.
Meaning no hopes for ๐ฐ๐ช and๐บ๐ฌ
Bit of clarification - ๐บ๐ฌ, ๐ฐ๐ช, ๐น๐ณ or ๐ฒ๐ฌ can qualify for #RWC2029 if any of them win #RAWC2027
Yes the WXV series are aligned with qualification for the 2029 RWC in Australia, but here is Qualification Pathway:
1๏ธโฃ. Automatic qualifiers (from #RWC2025 semi-finalists + host - ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ, ๐ซ๐ท, ๐จ๐ฆ, ๐ณ๐ฟ & ๐ฆ๐บ)
2๏ธโฃ. 8 spots - Via 2027 regional competitions including our RAWC 2027
3๏ธโฃ. 2 spots - Highest-ranked teams (world rankings) at the end of the 2027 WXV Global Series (not yet qualified, we pray ๐ฟ๐ฆ gets this so that the rest of us get the other African chance)
4๏ธโฃ. 1 final spot - Decided by the 2028 WXV Global Series Challenger (the lower-tier tournament), which acts as a Final Qualification Tournament (FQT).
Thatโs is itโฆ
And if African teams like ๐ฐ๐ช and ๐บ๐ฌ want to join the next WXV Challenger series after 2028, (most likely WXV 2029 - 2032) we need to play enough games and get our WR rankings between 13 and 18 by the end of that year, 2028
About that, saw your response to @Joseph_Maaniii
There was a shift from the old WXV days (e.g., 2023: SA โ WXV 2, Kenya โ WXV 3 via RAC).
The WXV structure changed big-time after the #RWC2025. WXV is now the WXV Global Series (2026โ2028 cycle), a fixed three-year program with no promotion/relegation. Itโs fully locked based on post-2024 WXV rankings + 2025 RWC participation, and itโs the main pathway pillar toward the #RWC2029 in Australia. https://t.co/0HjkAPlFG8
South Africa is locked in the Top-tier of WXV as Africaโs representative. They earned it via the prior Africa Cup pathway and stay fixed through 2028. https://t.co/XmONwwbbmk
The Challenger tier (Div 2) also has fixed teams ranked ~13โ18 (plus Brazil from RWC 2025): ๐ง๐ท , ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ธ๐ช๐ธ . No African teams here.
So, the winner of #RAWC2026 happening in Kenya is not โqualifying forโ a WXV spot in the old sense. The winner (almost certainly ๐ฟ๐ฆ) doesnโt earn a new ticket - the spots are already set.
A number of people, even in key positions at KRU, UR & RA, seem to still believe #RAWC2026 was a qualifier for WXV spots
WXV rebranded to the WXV Global Series (2026โ2028) - a fixed three-year structure with no promotion or relegation.
๐ ๐๐ค๐จ๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐๐ก๐'๐ฆ ๐จ๐ก๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ก ๐ฅ๐จ๐ก ๐ฅ
With just two matchweeks remaining in the National Super League season, Equity Bank have put themselves firmly in the promotion conversation with a remarkable 14-match unbeaten run ๐
๐ Run Summary:
โ 10 Wins
๐ค 4 Draws
โฝ 23 Goals Scored
๐ก๏ธ 1 Goal Conceded
๐ซ 13 Clean Sheets
The bankers currently sit 4th on 71 points, just:
๐น 3 points behind leaders Migori Youth (74)
๐น 2 points behind 3K FC (73)
๐น 1 point behind Mombasa United (72)
With the top two teams guaranteed automatic promotion to the #SportPesaLeague, every point matters in what is shaping up to be a thrilling finish to the season ๐
๐๏ธ Next up: a massive showdown against league leaders Migori Youth on Sunday โ a match that could have huge implications in the race for promotion.
Can Equity Bank extend their unbeaten run and break into the promotion places? ๐ฆโฝ๐ฅ
#NSL #FootballKE
๐ณ๏ธ ๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฃ
๐๐๐ก๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ง
With just over 16 hours remaining until voting closes, ๐บ๐ฌ Alex Aturinda of Stanbic Black Pirates leads the race with more than 64% of all votes cast so far ๐๐ฅ
But it's not over yet...
Can the chasing pack mount a late comeback, or will Aturinda hold on to claim the Fans Player of the Tournament crown? ๐
Have you voted yet? ๐ค
Make your voice count and support your favourite player before voting closes tomorrow at 12 noon โฐ
Vote here ๐
https://t.co/FuSeRGvA2I
#EnterpriseCup #RugbyKE #UgandaRugby
๐ ๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฃ
๐๐๐ก๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ง ๐ณ๏ธ๐ฅ
Itโs time to crown YOUR standout performer of this year's competition ๐
Vote for your favourite player from the Enterprise Cup season ๐
๐ณ๏ธNominees
๐ฐ๐ช Walter Okoth โ Kabras Sugar
๐บ๐ฌ Alex Aturinda โ Stanbic Black Pirates
๐ฐ๐ช George Nyambua โ Kabras Sugar
๐บ๐ฌ Conrad Wanyama โ Stanbic Black Pirates
๐บ๐ฌ Isaac Massanganzira โ Stanbic Black Pirates
๐ฐ๐ช Patrick Lumumba โ Kabras Sugar
๐บ๐ฌ Sydney Gongodyo โ Stanbic Black Pirates
๐ฐ๐ช Eugene Sifuna โ Kabras Sugar
๐ Link : https://t.co/FuSeRGvA2I
โฐ Voting closes tomorrow at 12 noon
Who gets your vote? ๐๐
#EnterpriseCup #RugbyKE #UgandaRugby
๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฃ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐
๐ง๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ถ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ข๐ณ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐
Following a fiercely contested Enterprise Cup Final between Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar and Uganda Rugby Premiership champions Stanbic Black Pirates, here is the Tisini Data Driven IMPACT Team of the Final based on performance data and overall influence across the match ๐๐ฅ
1๏ธโฃ Edward Mwaura โ Kabras ๐ฐ๐ช
2๏ธโฃ Eugene Sifuna โ Kabras ๐ฐ๐ช
3๏ธโฃ Ivan Kabagambe โ Pirates ๐บ๐ฌ
4๏ธโฃ Hillary Odhiambo โ Kabras ๐ฐ๐ช
5๏ธโฃ Frank Kidega โ Pirates ๐บ๐ฌ
6๏ธโฃ George Nyambua โ Kabras ๐ฐ๐ช
7๏ธโฃ Sydney Gongodyo โ Pirates ๐บ๐ฌ
8๏ธโฃ Jeanson Misoga โ Kabras ๐ฐ๐ช
9๏ธโฃ Conrad Wanyama โ Pirates ๐บ๐ฌ
๐ Ntabeni Dukisa โ Kabras ๐ฐ๐ช
1๏ธโฃ1๏ธโฃ Derrick Ashihundu โ Kabras ๐ฐ๐ช
1๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ Walter Okoth โ Kabras ๐ฐ๐ช
1๏ธโฃ3๏ธโฃ Davis Shimwa โ Pirates ๐บ๐ฌ
1๏ธโฃ4๏ธโฃ Allan Karuhanga โ Pirates ๐บ๐ฌ
1๏ธโฃ5๏ธโฃ Timothy Kisiga โ Pirates ๐บ๐ฌ
๐ Coach of the Final:
๐น Carlos Katywa ๐ฐ๐ช
The Kabras tactician guided his side to a sixth consecutive Enterprise Cup title, blending clinical finishing, defensive resilience, and set-piece excellence to overcome a determined Stanbic Black Pirates outfit ๐๐
#EnterpriseCup #RugbyKE #UgandaRugby
๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฃ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐
๐ฐ๐ช Kabras Sugar RFC 25-12 Stanbic Black Pirates ๐บ๐ฌ
๐๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ! ๐๐๐
Kabras Sugar successfully defended the Enterprise Cup, defeating Uganda's Stanbic Black Pirates 25-12 to secure a sixth consecutive Enterprise Cup title and draw level with their six Kenya Cup crowns ๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐ By The Numbers:
๐ Tries
Kabras 5๏ธโฃ - 2๏ธโฃ Pirates
๐ฏ Visits to Opponent 22
Kabras 7๏ธโฃ - 6๏ธโฃ Pirates
๐ก๏ธ Tackle Success
Kabras 82% - 77% Pirates
๐ Lineout Success
Kabras 100% - 43% Pirates
Despite having less possession (45%) and territory (36%), Kabras made their opportunities count, turning pressure into points through clinical finishing and a flawless lineout performance.
Black Pirates controlled possession and territory for long periods, but Kabras' defensive resilience and attacking efficiency proved decisive on the biggest stage.
๐ Enterprise Cup Champions
๐ Kenya Cup Champions
The East African kings retain their crown ๐๐ฅ
#EnterpriseCup #RugbyKE #UgandaRugby
๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฃ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐
๐ง๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ถ ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ข๐ณ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น โญ
๐ฐ๐ช George Nyambua (Kabras Sugar RFC)
When the stakes were highest, George Nyambua delivered a championship-winning performance to help Kabras Sugar secure a sixth consecutive Enterprise Cup title ๐๐ฅ
๐ IMPACT Stats:
๐ 2 Tries
๐ 9 Carries
๐ก๏ธ 11 Tackles Completed
๐ฅ 4 Dominant Tackles
๐ 1 Turnover Won
๐ฏ 92% Tackle Success
A clinical display on both sides of the ball โ finishing opportunities, winning collisions, and setting the defensive tone for the champions.
Big game. Big moments. Big impact. ๐๐
#EnterpriseCup #RugbyKE #UgandaRugby
Gor Mahia wakienda statehouse kulambishwa pia Kabras yetu iekwe kwa mix angalau wapate za physio session na tenso wasitoke bure.
Kupiga kila team for the last 4+ years sio mchezo, ata za glucose jameni.