Kenya Lionesses secure place in the Challenger Series despite falling short in Africa Rugby 7s final to South Africa

The Kenya women’s rugby 7s team, , concluded their Africa Cup journey with a commendable second-place finish, following a closely fought 19-10 loss toin the final on Sunday in Accra, Ghana

Despite falling short in their quest to dethrone the defending champions, the Lionesses left an impressive mark on the tournament

The Lionesses started strong, making a bold statement with an early lead that signaled their intent to challenge South Africa’s dominance

Kenya Simbas are poised for a crunch return leg showdown in Kampala as captain George Nyambua calls for improvement.

However, South Africa responded swiftly, scoring two tries, including a decisive one in the dying moments of the match, ultimately securing their title defense

The Kenyan team’s path to the final was nothing short of dominant as they overpowered host nation Ghana with a 48-0 shutout in the quarterfinals.

They maintained their momentum by defeating Uganda 19-0 in the semifinals, underscoring their strength in the East Africa.

After a hat-trick of wins in day one of the 2024 Women's Africa Rugby Sevens, Kenya Lionesses revisit their business hosts Ghana in the quarter-finals after narrowly edging them in pool B.

Day 1 of the tournament had seen the side secure a hat-trick of wins their pool B matches where they had been grouped with hosts Ghana, Madagascar and Mauritius.

By finishing as runners-up, the Lionesses have earned a spot in the upcoming Challenger Series, offering them another opportunity to push toward qualification for the prestigious World Rugby Sevens Series.