The anticipation reaches its zenith as the South Coast Pirates gear up to clash against the Daystar Falcons RFC in the highly awaited semi-finals scheduled for Saturday 23rd at the Seacrest grounds, Diani starting from 3 PM.
The stakes couldn’t be higher as the victor secures an illustrious promotion to Kenya’s premier rugby league, the Kenya Cup, joining the winner between MMUST and Impala, who will battle it out in Kakamega. For Daystar Falcons, this marks their second consecutive season in the KRU Championship after their promotion. Their resolve is palpable, having narrowly missed the promotion berth during the 22/23 season, falling short against Kisumu RFC in the semis. Conversely, South Coast Pirates have been perennial contenders, knocking on the door of promotion for the last two seasons. The first one was in the 2021/22 campaign where the pirates played hosts to Mean Machine in the semis they went ahead to lose 14-20. Their recent endeavors saw them reach the semi-finals, only to be thwarted by Nondies 34-10 in Nairobi.
The Pirates, determined to rewrite history, are unbeaten at home since last year’s close encounter with Kenya Cup side Nondies, the latter emerging victor with a 22-17 score. Should pirates emerge victorious, they’ll etch their names in the annals of Kwale County’s sporting lore as the first club to ascend to the top-tier league. The head-to-head record between these two titans paints a compelling picture. Daystar Falcons have emerged triumphant in their last two encounters, securing wins of 33-25 (2022/23 season) and 27-18 this season. However, the Pirates’ resilience cannot be understated, with only one defeat suffered out of ten matches this season.
Both teams have showcased remarkable form throughout the season, with Daystar Falcons clinching 9 victories in 11 matches and suffering losses against MMUST and Bulls in Kakamega. South Coast Pirates, on the other hand, have navigated their campaign with similar prowess, boasting an impressive string of victories. As the clock ticks closer to kickoff, fans eagerly await a clash of titans, where skill, strategy, and sheer determination converge on the hallowed, sunny grounds of Seacrest.
Pirates aim to shatter the shackles of past defeats, while Daystar Falcons seek to maintain their dominance and secure a coveted promotion spot. The Big question; Will history be written at the Seacrest grounds?
SC PIRATES 2023/24 RESULTS
SC Pirates 28-00 W.Bulls
MSC 03-24 SC Pirates
SC Pirates 28-00 JKUAT
UON 03-15 SC Pirates
SC Pirates 17-08 MMUST
Daystar 27-18 SC Pirates
SC Pirates 26-18 Impala
Kabarak 07-17 SC Pirates
SC Pirates 102-03 UOE
USIU 22-35 SC Pirates
DAYSTAR FALCONS 2023/24 RESULTS
Daystar 34-05 MSC
JKUAT 12-22 Daystar
Daystar 50-05 UON
MMUST 33-12 Daystar
Daystar 27-18 SC Pirates
Impala 13-29 Daystar
Daystar 39-12 Kabarak
UOE 08-38 Daystar
Daystar 24-10 USIU
W.Bulls 19-08 Daystar
Daystar 21-07 JKUAT (1/4 finals)
And we hope once you are up there you double the efforts from 100% commitment to 200%.
Just like Kabras we need real champions like you in Kenya Cup