Ugandan fans have labelled Kabras Sugar RFC as a Kenya Simbas reincarnation, and they have every right to.
The Kakamega-based side squad to face the Heathens in Kampala this Saturday is majorly composed of Kenya Simbas that competed at the Rugby Africa Cup held at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, last year.
Of the 23 players, 12 were in that Simbas squad that travelled to Uganda in July of 2025, a fact that creates genuine concern for all patriots rooting for a Ugandan side to advance.
While the Rugby Cranes 15s set up found no use for the veteran prop in Asuman Mugerwa, Kabras are intent on milking every last scrum and carry left in him. He lines up at the front row with Kenya International props Ephraim Oduor and Edward Mwaura. Other Simbas teammates Eugene Sifuna and Teddy Akala will dictate matters at the hooker position.
The biggest boost for Kabras ahead of the Enterprise Cup cross-border quarterfinal is the return of flyhalf Jone Kubu. The naturalised Simba of Fijian descent has featured for the 15s and Shujaa as well. Kubu has been struggling with an injury and hasn’t featured much in the Kenya Cup, save for that bench appearance against the Menengai Oilers last week.
Kubu’s return, alongside Barry Young, is going to be a challenge for the Heathens halfback pairing of youngsters Marvin Asaba and Malcom Okello. But Kubu isn’t the only threat in that Kabras backline. Walter Okoth is going to ask many questions of the Heathens midfield, while Griffin Chao will be tearing it down at the wing.
Whereas this is a one-sided affair on paper, there is no BUT for the Heathens. Experienced players like Aaron Ofoyrwoth will have to dig deep to carry the Kyadondo side ahead this Saturday.