Safari 7s: Shujaa storm main cup semis after flawless group stage campaign
19th November 2023
The national 7s team will now face the team that finishes second in Pool B in the semis.
- Shujaa won all four of their Pool A matches.
- They beat Uganda, South Africa All Stars, Tropic 7s and Red Wailers.
- They will now face the team that finishes second in Pool B in the semis.
The men’s national rugby 7s side Shujaa, are in line to
defend their Safari 7s title after advancing to the main cup semifinals of the
2023 edition following a flawless group stage campaign that saw them win all
their four matches.
Having seen off challenge from South Africa All Stars,
perennial rivals Uganda and Tropic 7s on day one, the Kevin ‘Bling’ Wambua
coached side shaked off some early rusty signs as they beat Red Wailers in
their last group match on Sunday to make the last four as Pool A winners.
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A determined Wailers consisting of some of the best rugby
players in the country like Andrew Matoka, Matoka, Beldad Ogeta and Chrispin Shitundo
managed to cause some stress to the national team but captain Vincent Onyala
manage to break clear on the right for Shujaa’s opener.
That try appeared to open the floodgates as Tony Omondi and
Kevin Wekesa added two other tries in quick succession to take Kenya’s lead to
17-0 following one successful conversion.
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Wailers managed to breach Shujaa’s defence in the second
half but Onyala quickly restored Shujaa’s lead with his second of the match.
Substitutes Brian Mutugi and Festus Shiasi then ensured Kenya finished the game on a high with a 34-7 victory.
In the semis, Shujaa will now face the team that finishes second in Pool B.
Day Two order of play|Sunday 19th November 2023
Men:Tropic 7s 7-33 Uganda
Men:Shujaa 34-7 Red Wailers
Men:Western Province vs Samurai|10:14am
Men:Germany vs Morans |10:36am
Women:Tropic 7s vs Lionesses|10:58am
Women:Cubs vs Uganda|11:20am
Men Cup semis : 1st pool B vs 2nd pool A |12:02pm
Men Cup semis :1st pool A VS 2nd pool B |12:24pm
Men 5th Semis :3rd pool B vs 4th pool A |12:46pm
Men 5th semis:3rd pool A vs 4th pool B|1:08pm
Women semis:1st WA vs 4th WA |1:30pm
Women semis :2nd WA vs 3rd WA |1:52 pm
Men 9th and 10th:5th pool A vs loser 34|2:34pm
Men 7th and 8th:Loser 33 vs Winner 32 |2:56pm
Mens 5th Final :Winner 33 vs Winner 34|3:18pm
Women 3rd and 4th :Loser 35 vs Loser 36 |3:40pm
Mens 3rd and 4th: Loser 31 vs Loser 32|4:05 pm
Womens final :Winner 35 vs winner 36|4:30pm
Main Final:Winner 31 vs Winner 32 |4:55pm