The pools for the inaugural Cleo Malalah 7s tournament have been released ahead of the matches slated for the Bull Ring in Kakamega County on Tuesday 30 to Wednesday 31 December.
The introduction of the 7s competition marks a new chapter for the Cleo Malalah Cup, which has previously been a football-only event. The addition of rugby sevens comes as part of the celebrations to mark seven years of the tournament, expanding its sporting footprint and giving rugby teams from the region a competitive platform to showcase their talent.
Cleo Malalah 7s pools
The two-day event is expected to attract strong interest, with a mix of established clubs and emerging sides drawn across four competitive pools.
Pool A brings together hosts Western Bulls, Mumias RFC, Shinyalu Wailers RFC and Ikonyero Foxes. In Pool B, Lurambi Young Boys RFC will face Vihiga Granites, Bukura RFC and Shamberere Technical.
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Pool C features Kenya Cup side MMUST RFC, Bungoma RFC, Mbale RFC and Rough Machine. Pool D comprises Busia Borderrucks, Sigalagala RFC, Webuye RFC and Makunga Urban.
Cleo Malalah 7s pools
Pool A
Western Bulls
Mumias RFC
Shinyalu Wailers RFC
Ikonyero Foxes
Pool B
Lurambi Young Boys RFC
Vihiga Granites
Bukura RFC
Shamberere Technical
Pool C
MMUST RFC
Bungoma RFC
Mbale RFC
Rough Machine
Pool D
Busia Borderrucks
Sigalagala RFC
Webuye RFC
Makunga Urban
