Cardinal Otunga Mosocho have etched their name into the history books after producing a dominant and unbeaten campaign to lift the 2026 East Africa Rugby Sevens title in spectacular fashion.
The Kenyan school side delivered a statement of intent from the opening whistle, combining discipline, preparation, attacking brilliance and defensive resilience to storm through the competition without suffering a single defeat.
Their journey to the championship was nothing short of remarkable.
Cardinal Otunga opened their campaign with a commanding 31-5 victory over Elerai, immediately announcing themselves as serious contenders. They followed that performance with another clinical display, shutting out Bokoli 17-0.
The team then faced a tougher test against Butula, but once again demonstrated composure when it mattered most, securing a 17-14 victory.
Their momentum continued against Mbarara, where Cardinal Otunga edged a closely contested encounter 17-15. Rather than allowing the narrow margin to unsettle them, the champions responded with even greater authority in their next match.
They demolished Makerere College 27-7, before saving one of their most emphatic performances for the final stretch of the tournament.
In their last listed match, Cardinal Otunga produced an extraordinary attacking masterclass, crushing Busoga College 41-0 to complete an unforgettable unbeaten run.
Across six matches, the champions scored 150 points while conceding just 41, underlining the remarkable balance between their attacking firepower and defensive organisation.
Their success has sparked admiration from fans who have praised the players and technical team for focusing on preparation and performance throughout the tournament.
The triumph also highlights the growing strength of school rugby in the region and serves as a reminder that success is often built long before players step onto the pitch. Preparation, mentality, teamwork and discipline can make the difference when the pressure is at its highest.
Cardinal Otunga’s achievement is particularly significant because they did not allow difficult circumstances or outside narratives to distract them. Instead, they answered every challenge on the rugby field.
Their success also brings to mind other Kenyan school teams that have demonstrated remarkable consistency across different rugby formats. Kinale, for instance, has made headlines in the girls’ category after claiming both Sevens and 15s titles, showing what can be achieved through proper planning, determination and a winning mentality.
For Cardinal Otunga Mosocho, however, the focus now turns to celebrating a historic achievement.
Six games. Six victories. 150 points scored. Just 41 conceded.
And, most importantly, the 2026 East Africa Rugby Sevens championship secured without a single defeat.
Massive. Historic. Unforgettable.
Congratulations to Cardinal Otunga Mosocho — the champions have spoken on the pitch. 🏆🔥
