Day one of the Vihiga county 7s kicked off with intensity, featuring action-packed matches with Chavakali, Vihiga, Senende registering winning starts.
The first match of the day saw Bugina defeat Magui with a score of 15-05. This was followed by a Pool A game where Gamalenga and Ekwanda battled to a 14-14 draw in their opening fixture.
In Pool B, Senende asserted their dominance, comfortably beating Busali 53-00, while East Africa Champions Vihiga secured a convincing victory over Hobunaka with a score of 40-00.
Senende in action against Busali. PHOTO/Scrummage Africa
Pool C featured hosts Chavakali dismantling Esalwa with a score of 34-07. Kegoye also impressed, securing a 20-05 win over Emusire.
In the most thrilling match of the day, with Nyang’ori grabbing a narrow 22-21 victory over Kaptik. Ebusiloli achieved a 28-0 walkover victory against Ebubayi.
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Magui also registered a 17-00 winover Ekwanda with Bugina settling for a 7-7 draw over Gamalenga.
Vihiga 7s Girls
In the girls’ category, Pool A opened with a commanding performance from Madira, who thrashed Goibei 47-00 however Madira then overcame Tigoi in their second match in a thrilling encounter, winning 43-00.
In Pool B, Kaimosi emerged as a formidable force, crushing Bukulunya 25-00 in Game 3 but were defeated by Keveye 17-00 in Game 6. Keveye had started their campaign with a narrow 12-05 win over Idavaga in game 2 but struggled to maintain momentum.
Magui in action again Bukina in Vihiga County 7s. PHOTO/Scrummage Africa
Pool C saw Kisangula start with 12-05 victory over Kaptik. Mudavadi on their side overpowered Vokoli with a score of 26-07.
Vihiga county 7s action continues tomorrow Friday 13th July 2025 at Chavakali High School after day one was disrupted with heavy downpour in the evening.
All the action will be live on Scrummage TV on Youtube.
Vihiga county 7s Boys Results:
1. Magui 05-15 Bugina
2. Ekwanda 14-14 Gamalenga
3. Senende 53-00 Busali
4. Hobunaka 00-40 Vihiga
5. Chavakali 34-07 Esalwa
6. Kegoye 20-05 Emusire
7. Kaptik 21-22 Nyang’ori
8. Ebusiloli 28-00 Ebubayi
9. Magui 17-00 Ekwanda
10. Bugina 7-7 Gamalenga
11. Senende vs Hobunaka
12. Busali vs Vihiga
13. Chavakali vs Kegoye
14. Esalwa vs Emusire
15. Kaptik vs Ebusiloli
16. Nyang’ori vs Ebubayi
17. Magui vs Gamalenga
18. Ekwanda vs Bugina
19. Senende vs Vihiga
20. Hobunaka vs Busali
21. Chavakali vs Emusire
22. Kegoye vs Esalwa
23. Kaptik vs Ebubayi
24. Ebusiloli vs Nyang’ori
Girls Results:
1. Madira 47 – 00 Goibei
2. Keveye 12 – 05 Idavaga
3. Kaimosi 25 – 00 Bukulunya
4. Kisangula 12 – 05 Kaptik
5. Mudavadi 26 – 07 Vokoli
6. Tigoi 00– 43 Madira
7. Keveye 17-00 Kaimosi
8. Idavaga 39-0 Bukulunya
9. Kisangula 10-7 Mudavadi
10. Kaptik 0-34 Vokoli
11. Goibei vs Tigoi
12. Keveye vs Bukulunya
13. Kaimosi vs Idavaga
14. Kisangula vs Vokoli
15. Mudavadi vs Kaptik
