Oilers, Nondies into Enterprise Cup semis after walkovers

Menengai Oilers and Nondescripts RFC have already booked their slots in this year’s Enterprise Cup semi-finals without kicking a ball.

This is after their respective opponents, Homeboyz and South Coast Pirates confirmed their unavailability for the fixtures.

Oilers were set to battle Homeboyz RFC at the refinery in Nakuru but the Deejayz won’t make the short journey to Nakuru as confirmed by Oilers Assistant Coach Lawi Buyachi

“It’s been an amazing build up towards the tail end of the season now we are approaching match day eight in the Kenya cup and entering a crucial stage in the Enterprise Cup; the quarters.

“It's just unfortunate that Homeboyz RFC couldn’t manage to travel down to Nakuru; we had prepared well and for us it's about building blocks towards the season finale,” Buyachi said.  

Oilers will now face Nondies in the semifinal, after South Coast Pirates also confirmed they will not honour the fixture against Nondescripts.

“Enterprise cup is the oldest team competition in the country, not only in the country but in the region and it brings something different compared to Kenya cup. So, ours is just to remain the same, approach the games the same way, and prepare for every game until the final.

“We play Nondies who have it to the semis just like us (after a walk over). It will be a good encounter, they were here (in Nakuru) last weekend for the Kenya cup and it was a tight encounter, so we look forward to that. Our focus remains the same, going for all trophies and we will approach it just like a final.”

Pirates had gotten to the Enterprise cup quarter finals after securing a walkover against Kisumu RFC who they had been paired with in the Pre-quarter final round.