Kenya Morans are through to the Africa Men’s 7s fifth-place final after a 22-5 win over Ivory Coast in the fifth-place semi-final match played on Sunday at Labourdonnais Sports Grounds, Mauritius.
Heading into this match, Kenya had been knocked out of cup contention after losing 12-7 to South Africa. Ivory Coast were defeated by Uganda in extra time after a 10-10 draw in regular time.
Kenya Morans first try
Edmund Anya paced down the left wing to score the opening try, which Festus Shiasi converted for a 7-0 lead. Kenya struck again on the right side, with William Mwanji crossing over for a 12-0 advantage.
Ivory Coast responded with a converted try, but their efforts to land an equalizer were thwarted when their kick bounced out of play, prompting the referee to call for halftime.
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Victor Odhiambo landed the third try for Kenya before Festus Shiasi set up Denis Abukuse for the fourth try, pushing the score to 22-5.
Kenya will face the winner of the semi-final between Zimbabwe and Mauritius to determine who finishes fifth.
AFRICA MENS 7S DAY 2 RESULTS
Quarterfinal Matches:
Uganda (5) 10-10 (0) Ivory Coast (after extra-time)
Kenya Morans 7-12 South Africa
Zimbabwe Cheetahs 21-24 Burkina Faso
Madagascar 12-5 Mauritius
Ninth places semis –
Zambia 28-21 Algeria
Nigeria Tunisia
Fifth place semis
Ivory Coast 7-22 Kenya
Zimbabwe Cheetahs vs Mauritius
Cup semis
Uganda vs South Africa
Burkina Faso vs Madagascar
Finals
Ninth Place
Zambia vs Nigeria
