The Nakuru derby is undoubtedly the most anticipated match in the Kenya Cup match day 4 set to go down on January 13.

City rivals Menengai oilers and Nakuru RFC (Wanyore) will meet in a clash during the seventh match of the Kenya cup.

You would ask why the hype in town or what this means for the rugby fraternity?

This weekend’s game is set to give the winning team city bragging rights. Currently having a draw (3-3) after successful six derby matches played since the 2018/2019 season.

Sitting sixth on the Kenya cup standing with a win, draw and loss, this match is very crucial for Nakuru in a bid to rise on the log.

Other than defending their Nakuru Showground win in 2023, Oilers who have an unblemished record this season will be challenging the unbeaten record of Nakuru at their grounds -Nakuru Athletics Club.

As the fans wait to see the squad giving the showdown at NAC on Friday. Fans expect to see notable player Beldad Ogeta, the top try scorer on the Oilers side and the likes of Felix Okoth on the Nakuru side.

Fans are eagerly waiting to see the seventh champ of Nakuru derby.

Here are how the teams have performed in previous matches.

Nakuru RFC 46-37 Menengai Oilers | February 16, 2019 | Nakuru Athletic Club

Menengai Oilers 31-5 Nakuru RFC | October 26, 2019 | Nakuru Showground

Nakuru RFC 19-17 Menengai Oilers | January 25,2020 | Nakuru Athletic Club

Menengai Oilers 21-20 Nakuru RFC | March 13, 2021 | Nakuru Showground

Nakuru RFC 13-8 Menengai Oilers | February 26, 2022 | Nakuru Athletic Club

Menengai Oilers 25-18 Nakuru RFC | January 7, 2023 | Nakuru Showground

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Wanyore, Menengai Oilers, to face off in much hyped Nakuru derby

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