The semi-finalists for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup have been confirmed ahead of the highly anticipated matches scheduled for Sunday, 13 July 2025 at Nelson Mandela Stadium.
The day’s action will kick off with the ranking semi-finals, where Ivory Coast will face Senegal, both sides having fallen short in the quarterfinal stage.
Rugby Africa Cup rankings
In the main semi-finals, newly promoted Morocco are set to face hosts Uganda Rugby Cranes, who were knocked out by Kenya Simbas in the quarters. This marks a major test for the Moroccans as they face a wounded Uganda side looking to bounce back.
The first semi-final will see Algeria clash with Namibia. Algeria, making their third consecutive semi-final appearance, advanced after an emphatic 41-6 win over Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals.
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Namibia, former champions, cruised past Senegal with a dominant 55-17 victory and will be aiming to reclaim the continental crown after a disappointing campaign last year.
In the other semi-final, Kenya Simbas will face defending champions Zimbabwe Sables. The Simbas edged out hosts Uganda and are determined to return to the final, while Zimbabwe aim to book back-to-back final appearances as they continue their title defence.
2025 Rugby Africa Cup schedule
Match Day 1: Tuesday 08 July 2025 (Local Time) (EAT)
10:00 – Zimbabwe 43-8 Morocco
12:00 – Algeria 41-6 Côte d’Ivoire
14:00 – Namibia 55-17 Senegal
16:00 – Kenya 32-24 Uganda
Match Day 2: Sunday 13 July 2025 (Local Time) (EAT)
10:00 – Ivory Coast vs Senegal
12:00 – Morocco vs Uganda
14:00 – Algeria vs Namibia
16:00 – Zimbabwe vs Kenya Simbas
Match Day 3: Saturday 19 July 2025 (Local Time) (EAT)
10:00 – Loser Match 5 vs Loser Match 6 (7th Place Final)
12:00 – Winner Match 5 vs Winner Match 6 (5th Place Final)
14:00 – Loser Match 7 vs Loser Match 8 (3rd Place Final)
16:00 – Winner Match 7 vs Winner Match 8 (Final)
