The 43rd edition of the Impala Floodlit Tournament heads into its semi-final stage this Saturday, October 24, with a packed schedule at the Impala and RFUEA grounds along Ngong Road as teams battle for places in the respective finals.
The action begins at 10:00 AM with the Varsity Plate semi-finals before shifting to the women’s competition, followed by the Varsity Cup semi-finals and the club Plate matches.
The evening will then be reserved for the two headline Main Cup encounters, bringing the day to a close under the floodlights.
The Varsity Plate semi-finals will see KCA take on Mean Machine at the RFUEA Grounds, while Impala Swara face Kabete at Impala Grounds. Both matches kick off at 10:00 AM, with the winners moving closer to a place in the Plate final.
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At 11:40 AM, attention shifts to the women’s competition, where Mwamba RFC meet Northern Suburbs at RFUEA Grounds. On the neighbouring pitch at Impala Grounds, Impala Women take on Quins Queens in another eagerly anticipated semi-final.
The two fixtures offer the competing sides an opportunity to secure their places in the final as the women’s competition takes centre stage in the morning programme.
The Varsity Cup semi-finals follow at 1:10 PM, with Zetech University facing JKUAT at RFUEA Grounds. At the same time, USIU battle Daystar Falcons at Impala Grounds.
Both encounters will be crucial for the university sides, with a place in the final at stake. The matches also provide a platform for emerging players to showcase their talent in one of the fixtures on the Kenyan rugby calendar.
The focus then turns to the club Plate semi-finals, beginning with Strathmore Leos against Menengai Oilers at 2:40 PM. Impala RFC will subsequently face KU Blak Blad at 4:20 PM, with both teams seeking to extend their campaigns and finish the tournament strongly.
The evening will bring the two Main Cup semi-finals, with KCB Rugby taking on Mwamba RFC at 6:00 PM in a clash expected to test the sides’ physicality, discipline and execution under pressure.
The final match of the day will see Kenya Harlequin FC face Nondies at 7:30 PM. The encounter brings together two established names in Kenyan rugby, with both sides looking to secure a place in the tournament final.
With matches spread across two venues and three categories, the semi-final programme promises a full day of competitive rugby. The early fixtures will showcase university talent, the women’s games will provide their own battle for a place in the final, and the club encounters will bring the day to an exciting conclusion.
By the end of Saturday, the teams that remain in contention for honours in the 43rd edition of the Impala Floodlit Tournament will be known.
Impala Floodlit Tournament semi-final fixtures
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Varsity Plate semi-finals — 10:00 AM EAT
- KCA vs Mean Machine — RFUEA Grounds
- Impala Swara vs Kabete — Impala Grounds
Women’s semi-finals — 11:40 AM EAT
- Mwamba RFC vs Northern Suburbs — RFUEA Grounds
- Impala Women vs Quins Queens — Impala Grounds
Varsity Cup semi-finals — 1:10 PM EAT
- Zetech University vs JKUAT — RFUEA Grounds
- USIU vs Daystar Falcons — Impala Grounds
Club Plate semi-finals
- 2:40 PM EAT: Strathmore Leos vs Menengai Oilers
- 4:20 PM EAT: Impala RFC vs KU Blak Blad
Club Main Cup semi-finals
- 6:00 PM EAT: KCB Rugby vs Mwamba RFC
- 7:30 PM EAT: Kenya Harlequin FC vs Nondies