The pools for the first round of the 2024 Rugby Africa Men’s 7s are out, with Kenya 7s seeded top for the event to be held in Port-Louis, Mauritius, from June 29-30.
This year’s African Men’s 7s will be played across two weekends, with the team having the highest point tally being crowned champions.
Africa Men’s 7s pool A
Kenya, having won the 2023 edition by defeating South Africa 17-12 in Harare, is placed in Pool A alongside Nigeria, Madagascar, and hosts Mauritius.
Africa Men’s 7s captains ahead of the 2023 event. Photo/Rugby Africa
In Pool B, the 2022 Champions Uganda 7s will face Burkina Faso, Tunisia, and Ivory Coast.
Uganda enter the event after missing out on an Olympic ticket following a quarterfinal loss to eventual winners South Africa.
Earlier this year, they won the All African Rugby 7s with a 100% win record.
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Zimbabwe Cheetahs are in Pool C, competing against neighbors Zambia, Ghana, and Algeria.
The first leg of the competition will run from June 29-30, and the second leg from July 6-7.
Nigeria in action againsT Kenya 7s in the Africa Men’s 7s. PHOTO/Nigeria Rugby
The Labourdonnais Stadium in Port-Louis will host the events, bringing together 12 African national teams for a thrilling rugby sevens competition.
Africa Men’s 7s Pools
- Pool A: Kenya, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mauritius.
- Pool B: Uganda, Burkina Faso, Tunisia, Cote d’Ivoire.
- Pool C: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ghana, Algeria.
