The 43rd edition of the Impala Floodlit Tournament reaches its high-stakes semi-final stage this Saturday at the iconic Impala and RFUEA Grounds on Ngong Road.

With action spanning three distinct divisions, Varsity, Women’s, and the Club Main Cup, fans are treated to over nine hours of continuous, top-tier Kenyan rugby. 

The action kicks off early in the morning with the Varsity Plate semi-finals running simultaneously across two pitches at 10:00 AM.

Over at the RFUEA Grounds, KCA takes on Mean Machine, while Impala Swara hosts Kabete on the Impala Grounds. The momentum continues at 11:40 AM as the Women’s semi-finals take center stage.

Mwamba RFC faces Northern Suburbs at the RFUEA Grounds, while Impala Women duel with Quins Queens on the neighboring Impala Grounds pitch.

As the day transitions into the afternoon, the hunt for the Varsity Main crown heats up with two 1:10 PM kickoffs.

Zetech matches up against JKUAT at the RFUEA Grounds, while USIU battles Daystar Falcons at the Impala Grounds.

Shortly after, the focus shifts entirely to the main club category with the Main Cup Plate semi-finals. Strathmore Leos lock horns with Menengai Oilers at 2:40 PM, followed immediately by Impala RFC facing off against KU Blak Blad at 4:20 PM.

As dusk falls over Ngong Road and the floodlights illuminate the Impala Grounds, the marquee Main Cup semi-finals wrap up the night.

KCB Rugby locks horn with Mwamba RFC in a high-stakes 6:00 PM clash. The thrilling semi-final Saturday concludes with Kenya Harlequin FC taking on Nondies in the final kickoff at 7:30 PM. 

Impala Floodlit semis schedule and timings

Varsity Category

• Plate Semi-Finals (10:00 AM)

  • KCA vs Mean Machine (RFUEA Grounds)

  • Impala Swara vs Kabete (Impala Grounds)

• Cup Semi-Finals (1:10 PM)

  • Zetech vs JKUAT (RFUEA Grounds)

  • USIU vs Daystar Falcons (Impala Grounds)

Women’s Category

• Semi-Finals (11:40 AM)

  • Mwamba RFC vs N. Suburbs (RFUEA Grounds)

  • Impala vs Quins Queens (Impala Grounds)

Club Category

• Plate (5th Place Playoff Semi-Finals)

  • Strathmore Leos vs Menengai Oilers – 2:40 PM

  • Impala RFC vs KU Blak Blad – 4:20 PM

• Cup Semi-Finals

  • KCB Rugby vs Mwamba RFC – 6:00 PM

  • Kenya Harlequin FC vs Nondies – 7:30 PM