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  • Daystar Falcons Crowned Kings of Africa University 7s Champions

    [Photo courtesy of Uganda Rugby Instagram]

    Daystar Falcons were crowned champions of the 2023 King’s of Africa University 7s held at the Makerere University In Uganda on Sunday October 9.

    Falcons had a great run in the tournament winning in all of the four rounds they participated in to be crowned champions.

    The Daystarians opened the action against Makerere University who had the home advantage but Falcons proved too hot for the hosts to handle, blitzing them 31-05.

    Up next for Falcons was Kyambogo who suffered a similar fate to Makerere University, falling 34-05 to the on-fire Daystarians.

    Round 3 saw Falcons pitted against fellow Kenyan team, Kenyatta University. KU put up a spirited fight to push Falcons all the way but the Daystarians were not to be outdone as they narrowly edged the fellow Kenyans 14-10.

    The final Round saw Daystar pitted against yet another fellow Kenyan team in USIU. Falcons run riot against USIU easing past them in a 32-07 thrashing.

    That excellent run of games saw the Daystarians crowned champions of the 2023 King’s of Africa University 7s on foreign soil.

    Uganda Rugby Union President, Godwin Kayangwe was present at the tournament to hand Daystar Falcons the trophy.

  • Daystar Falcons Narrowly edge Daystar City in Derby

    The two campuses of Daystar University faced off on October 1st, at Thika Grounds in a highly anticipated derby encounter.

    Daystar Falcons; Athi River’s team, got the best of Daystar City; Nairobi’s team after a great contest but questionable refereeing.

    Kimongi was the player on fire. He let loose a rocket from a rebounded shot late into the first half. He later on came close but was denied a brace. Kelly later got one back for the Nairobi team but it might have been a little too late.

    Both fans were visibly uncomfortable with several decisions made by the referee. The crowd voiced their frustrations but they fell on deaf ears. Despited the heated game there was sign of indiscipline and no red cards were awarded.

    Some key players that usually make a difference had to sit this one out as Daystar City new head coach made bold changes.

    The game ended 2-1, a triumphant win for Athi Rivers team and a deflating loss for Daystar City FC.

    Other than the scorching 1 pm sun and the lack of shade and adequate benches for the fans, it was an interesting derby encounter that delighted the fans.