Oilers kick off Kenya Cup campaign with renewed focus

Menengai Oilers RFC head coach Gibson Weru exuded confidence in his squad while emphasizing the importance of internal growth ahead of their league opener against Kisumu RFC slated for Saturday 23rd at the ASK, Nakuru showgrounds.

Speaking in an interview with Citizen Digital, Weru reflected on the team's pre-season preparations and their maiden Impala Floodlight title win two weeks ago.

“Pre-season has been great. Our pre-season tournament (Floodlight) was a good source of feedback on areas that are good and can be made better as well as areas that need more attention and detail.” he offered.

Oilers, who claimed their first 15s title at the Impala Floodlights tournament, have been building momentum heading into the Kenya Cup season.

Weru praised the healthy competition within the squad, which he believes has been instrumental in pushing players to perform at their best.

“Preparations have been good; the competition within the squad is healthy, and we are keeping each other honest,” he added.

Despite their recent success, Weru maintained that the team's focus remains on self-improvement. He stressed that their primary challenge lies in their ability to continually grow as individuals and as a unit.

“The biggest challenge lies within! How much can we improve each day as individuals and as a team? That, of course, will translate to how we want to play. We will focus on ourselves; the growth within has no limits,” Weru emphasized.

Four new acquisitions namely: Amos Obaeh who was signed from Nakuru RFC, Victor Were, Collins Ovamu, and Collins Okoth are set to make their top-flight debut for the club on Saturday.

Kabras RFC are the defending champions and will open their title defence campaign against Impala RFC in Kakamega.