Kabras coach calls out misleading statistics on the rise in Kenyan rugby
Reading Time: 3min | Fri. 13.03.26. | 13:37
Katywa emphasised that official league records tell a different story about Kabras’ performance this season
Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Katywa has dismissed what he described as misleading statistics circulating on social media about his team’s performance. The South African gaffer insisted that the numbers being shared do not reflect the reality on the pitch.
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Katywa spoke to Mozzart Sport after Kabras’ Kenya Cup clash against KCB Rugby on Saturday, 7 March, where the Sugarmen demonstrated efficiency despite limited attacking opportunities inside the opposition’s red zone.
During the rain-soaked encounter, Kabras only managed to enter KCB’s 22 twice, yet both visits resulted in points, contradicting claims on social media that the team struggles to convert chances in scoring areas.
Kabras had initially struggled to gain territory for much of the first half as KCB dominated possession and field position. However, the Sugarmen eventually broke into the hosts’ 22 and immediately capitalised, scoring a try under the posts. Fullback Eric Cantona calmly slotted the conversion to narrow the deficit to 10-7.
As the rain intensified and the pitch became increasingly muddy, the match turned into a tactical kicking battle, with both teams opting for territory rather than expansive play.
Kabras continued to grow into the game and were rewarded just before halftime when they earned a penalty. Cantona stepped up again and converted to level the scores at 10-10 heading into the break.
Reflecting on the match, Katywa criticized the narrative being driven by unofficial statistics online, suggesting that they paint an inaccurate picture of Kabras’ attacking efficiency.
“The funny thing is that certain statistics are circulating on social media claiming that whenever we get into the 22, we never execute and never score. But we proved them wrong.
They even predicted a 58–42 outcome for this game and said we couldn’t score, yet ironically, we have the best points record and the strongest defensive block in the league,” he said.
The tactician questioned the credibility of the figures being shared online, warning that such information can easily mislead fans and observers.
“Some of these statistics you see on social media really make me wonder how people come up with them. They are quite misleading and can easily get people into trouble if you think about it. Maybe someone is trying to sell a narrative, but I’m not buying it,” he continued.
Katywa emphasized that official league records tell a different story about Kabras’ performance this season.
“I know numbers don’t lie. According to the league’s official records, we are leading in everything, from points scored to points conceded, so I really don’t understand where those other stats are coming from,” he said.
Kabras currently tops the league with 47 points. They face a stern test against Menengai Oilers on Saturday, 14 March.