Kenya Cup Enterprise Cup holders Champions Kabras have suffered a big blow with the departure of utility back Eric Cantona.
Cantona’s departure from the Kenya Cup champions ends his three-year stint in Kakamega, in which the sugarmillers bagged a sixth Kenya Cup title and Enterprise Cup crown on a 55-match unbeaten run stretching to February 2022.
The utility back said he had stepped away from the sugarmen as he looks to pursue new opportunities in both academics and professional career.
“I have stepped away from Kabras after a highly successful three years at the club,” he said. “It was a tough decision but I’m moving on to pursue more opportunities both academically and professionally. I’m excited about this next chapter.”
Sources revealed that Cantona could be headed to Kabras’ fierce rivals KCB.
The youngster showed glimpses of his immense potential during his time with the sugarmen, particularly during the 2024/25 campaign when he enjoyed an impressive run of form.
He finished the season with 99 points across all 15s competitions, helping Kabras secure a domestic double by winning both the Kenya Cup and Enterprise Cup titles.
His arrival at the club had been marked by an impressive debut on January 13, 2024, against Homeboyz. Cantona announced himself in style, scoring two tries and adding eight conversions to finish with 26 points in Kabras’ emphatic 71-6 victory.
Beyond the 15s game, Cantona demonstrated his versatility in the SportPesa National Sevens Circuit.
He helped the sugarmen clinch the Christie and Dala titles as they finished second overall in the overall standings.
Cantona joined the sugarmillers from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in 2023.
Meanwhile, Carlos Katywa’s charges open their title defence against KCB on Novembe 14 at the Kakamega showground.
The match could decide who hosts the final at the end of the season.
