September was a successful month for Kenya’s oldest rugby club Nondescripts (Nondies) RFC. From winning their first National 7s Circuit Cup since 2002 at the Tisap 7s in Eldoret to clinching the inaugural Kitaka 10s Men’s Cup in Kampala.
The Nondies swept all their opponents over the two-day tournament played at Legends Rugby Grounds. They beat Black Pirates, 05-00, in the Cup Final after a heavy downpour on Sunday afternoon.
Nondies’ scorecard at Kitaka 10s:
- Final: 05-00 Black Pirates
- Semifinal: 22-00 Rhinos
- Quarterfinal: 10-00 Rams
- Pool match Round 3: 38-00 Buffaloes
- Pool match Round 2: 28-00 (walkover) Hippos
- Pool match Round 1: 43-05 Sailors
Calvin Sheunda was named the men’s Most Valuable Player.
Here is the full list of the touring side that conquered Kampala:
Kenya Nondescripts (Nondies) RFC team for Kitaka 10s:
- Players: Franc Mwauganga, Moses Begi, Fred Shisia, Stephen Owino, Ryan Odua, Sankara Wafula, Benson Salem, Benjie Wanimo, Tony Fidens, Vuyo Chebon, Daniel Okito, Moseti Nyaenya, Calvin Sheunda, Timothy Omondi, Dennis Munala, Thomas Ochieng, Steve Odhiambo.
- Coach: Kevin Were.
- Team Managers: Eric Shimoli, Brian Amaitsa.
- Physiotherapist: Nick Samora.
