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Hard-fought extra-time win sends Kenya Lionesses to top of pool A

Kenya Lionesses Judith Okumu prepares to past against Samoa. PHOTO/Rugby Afrique/Facebook

Kenya Lionesses fought hard to maintain their unbeaten run in South Africa, securing a 10-5 extra-time victory over Uganda.

The Lionesses struck first, with Grace Okullo capitalizing on a quick tap to score, giving Kenya a 5-0 lead after a missed conversion.

Uganda responded with a try of their own, leveling the score at 5-5 after also missing the conversion.

The second half saw a flurry of penalties, with Uganda receiving the first yellow card for an offside tackle, followed by Kenya being penalized for a high tackle.

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Despite both teams playing a balanced game, the match ended in a draw in regular time after Kenya missed a kickable penalty.

In extra time, Uganda was reduced to 5 players after receiving both a red and a yellow card.

Kenya took full advantage, with Naomi Amuguni scoring the decisive try to seal the win and extend their unbeaten run in South Africa, following their victory in the first round of the Challenger Series

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