Ingo 7s Division Two champions Zetech Oaks have set their sights on promotion to the top tier in the National Sevens Circuit after putting on a brilliant performance in Kakamega last weekend.
The Ramsfield Matekwa-coached side stormed to Division Two championship last weekend after dismantling Kabarak University 33-07 in the final.
Matekwa says there is no looking back after the inspiring Kakamega outing.
“For the opening leg, Christie 7s, the team was not in sync properly but for the Kakamega 7s the players had regrouped well. They knew what they wanted, and worked hard for it.”
Matekwa says they will utilise the two-week break before Dala 7s to fine tune their attacks and defense.
“We still have work to do and improve the team. We have more time since there is no tournament this weekend so we will be working more on polishing the line outs, scrums and general play to ensure we are ready for Dala 7s,” explained the coach.
The team earned promotion to Division One after winning the second tier, and Matekwa emphasized their determination to remain there in order to provide their players with better opportunities in the league.
“Our main focus is for us to work hard and stay in Division One because there is more exposure for team. Our target this season is more boys playing 7s; if we can have a few boys being called up to the national set up, it will be good progress for the team.”
Zetech Oaks currently lead the Division Two standings with 39 points, seven points ahead of Embu RFC, while Ingo 7s finalists Kabarak University sit in third place. The Oaks will return to action on the weekend of August 17-18, 2024, for the third leg of the National Sevens Circuit, the Dala 7s.
