Kenya Rugby Union Chairman, Alexander Mutai, is fervently urging more Kenyans to flock to the stadium on Sunday and rally behind Chipu as they face Zimbabwe in the fifth-place play-off of the World Rugby Under-20 Trophy.
Chipu will be seeking revenge against the team that denied them victory in the Barthes Trophy final earlier in April.
Mutai emphasised the significance of this match, stating, “The match will not only determine Kenya Rugby’s new position in the continent but also impacts their global standing.”
“The support of the home crowd is paramount in elevating the team's morale and drive to achieve success on the international stage,” said Mutai.
“The presence of Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira, the 2019 Rugby World Cup winner and UNICEF Regional Ambassador, as the chief guest, will undoubtedly inspire the young players to dream big and excel in global tournaments besides adding more glamour to the Grand Finale,” he added.
Herbert Mensah, the recently elected Rugby Africa President, who will accompany him, will further solidify the significance of this event in Kenya's rugby landscape.
Chipu's journey in the tournament has been a rollercoaster of emotions with a narrow 34-25 defeat against Samoa in the opening match.
Chipu then put up a valiant fight against Spain, trailing by only two points at half-time before succumbing to a 48-18 loss.
Despite the challenges, the team rallied back with determination, securing a hard-fought 22-16 victory over Hong Kong, earning them a respectable third-place finish in Pool B under the guidance of Curtis Olago.
As the final day approaches, the KRU encourages everyone to take advantage of the subsidised Sh100 advanced ticket sales drive, available until midnight on Saturday.
This initiative aims to make the game accessible to a broader audience and foster a vibrant atmosphere of support for Chipu.
