- Menengai Oilers overpower Nondescripts to retain the 2025 Impala Floodlit title, defeating them 32–20 in the final played on Saturday, November 8.
- The thrilling encounter was staged at the Impala Grounds along Ngong Road.
Menengai Oilers triumphed over Nondescripts to claim the Impala Floodlit 2025 title for the second consecutive year on Saturday night, November 8, at the Impala Grounds.
The Nakuru-based side narrowly overcame the three-time champions with a commanding 31-20 scoreline, claiming their second-ever title after dominating the entire 42nd edition of the tournament from the quarter-finals onward.
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Their path to glory included a victory over KCB in the quarter-finals, followed by a hard-fought win against KU Blak Blad in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Nondies, who were seeking their first title since 2012, advanced past Strathmore Leos in their quarter-final and then toppled hosts Impala in the semi-finals to set up a thrilling final.
In the title decider, the Oilers drew first blood with an unconverted try from Ibrahim Oyoo, seizing an early 5-0 lead.
The Gibson Weru-coached squad extended their advantage shortly after when Chrispine Shitundo touched down, and with a successful conversion, they extended their lead to 12-0.
Nondies fought their way back onto the scoreboard with a converted try from Ryan Odrua, but the dominant Oilers swiftly responded with another try of their own, sending the teams into the first half with the score at 17-7.
Shortly, Nondies narrowed the deficit to five points with another try. However, a well-executed lineout maul allowed the Oilers to re-establish control, powering over for a converted try to make it 25-12.
Just before halftime, Nondies added three points from a penalty kick, heading into the break trailing 25-15.
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The second half was characterized by handling errors from Nondies as they struggled to gain momentum against a resilient Oilers defense.
The Oilers further cemented their victory with a try from Beldad Ogeta and a penalty kick.
A try from Nondies’ Lamech Ambetsa was too little, too late, as the Oilers sealed a 31-20 victory to successfully defend their crown.
