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As Kobs capitulated on the final day, one of the main tormentors, Ivan Magomu, was adding more points to his name in the race for the top scorer's gong.
The Nile Special Rugby Premier League came to a conclusion on Saturday with Stanbic Black Pirates defeating Kobs 23-07 in the decider to lift their second title.
And as Kobs capitulated on the final day, one of the main tormentors, Ivan Magomu, was adding more points to his name in the race for the top scorer's gong.
His 13 points from three penalties and two conversions put the flyhalf heads and shoulders above the rest to end the campaign with the most points.
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16:48 - 13.05.2023
RUGBY Kobs choke under pressure as Pirates snatch league title
The title decider between Kobs and Stanbic Black Pirates was expected to be a tightly contested one but turned out one-sided as the Sea Robbers cruised to the second Nile Special Rugby League title.
The Rugby Cranes captain closed the season with the same level of consistency he exhibited throughout the campaign as the Sea Robbers found their way to the top.
He ended the season with 149 points, 28 ahead of second-placed Kobs' flyhalf Joseph Aredo (121), who only got two conversion points in the last game.
In third place is the only forward in the top five. Kobs' back-rower Pius Ogena (110) scored 22 tries and was looking to set a new try-scoring record on Saturday.
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20:33 - 13.05.2023
RUGBY Ogena ready to go again next season after failing to break 22 try record
The Kobs' loose forward was one try away from breaking club legend Allan Musoke and teammate Justine Kimono's record of 22 tries scored in a season but fell short.
But he was largely kept quiet by the Pirates' defence to remain tied on 22 with teammate Justin Kimono and Kobs' legend Allan Musoke on the all-time league scoring charts.
The last two spots in the top five are occupied by players who missed a big chunk of the season for different reasons.
Henry Nsekuye (103) missed seven games due to injury but maintained his place in the top five, finishing fourth in the end.
10:57 - 14.05.2023
RUGBY It's our time, and Pirates is going to dominate for a longer period - Ivan Magomu
Pirates inspirational captain Ivan Magomu, one of the players that played an instrumental role as his side earned the league stripes, says the dominance is warranted because it's their time now.
He was a big part of Impis' impressive first-round run and played eight games before an injury forced him out.
The flyhalf played three games in the second round.
Aaron Ofoyrwoth spent time away from his Heathens colleagues as he played for the Rugby Cranes Sevens in the World Rugby Challenger Series in South Africa.
And yet he still remained in the top five, his 92 points, mainly from the first seven games of the season, just enough.
Nile Special Rugby Premier League
Top points scorers
Ivan Magomu -149
Joseph Aredo -121
Pius Ogena -110
Henry Nsekuye -103
Aaron Ofoyrwoth -92
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