Impala Target Dala 7s Redemption in Kisumu After Prinsloo Setback
Impala Rugby Club are preparing to regroup at the Dala 7s in Kisumu this weekend, aiming to put a disappointing opening leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit behind them, according to a Capital FM report distributed by AllAfrica.
The second leg of the national series takes place at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in the lakeside city, where Impala will be looking to mount a serious challenge after their hunt for early-season silverware came up short at the Prinsloo 7s. The club, one of the oldest institutions in Kenyan rugby, has long been a fixture in the country’s sevens scene and will be eager to reassert itself on the circuit.
A Prestigious Stop on the Calendar
The Dala 7s is one of the most storied tournaments on the Kenyan rugby calendar, traditionally hosted in the Luo heartland of western Kenya and drawing large crowds from across the region. The event forms part of the wider National Sevens Circuit, a series of regional tournaments that culminates in a final leg and has long served as a proving ground for players hoping to catch the eye of the national sevens setup, Shujaa.
For Impala, the trip to Kisumu offers an opportunity to reset their season and climb the standings. Sides that misfire on the opening weekend of the circuit often treat the second leg as a launchpad, and the club’s players will be motivated to deliver a performance that reflects their pedigree.
Looking Ahead
With the Prinsloo 7s behind them, Impala’s focus now turns to the western Kenya leg of the series. As AllAfrica reported, the club remains confident of staging a strong comeback in Kisumu, where passionate crowds and familiar conditions await. The tournament also gives fringe players a chance to stake a claim, and several Impala squad members are expected to feature prominently as the side chases its first win of the 2026 campaign.
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