Uganda and Kenya Lionesses will contest the 2025 Safari 7s Women’s final after both sides claimed hard-fought semifinal victories on Sunday at at the Nyayo National Stadium.
In the first semifinal, Uganda 7s edged defending champions Costa Blanca Barbarians 17–12 in a thrilling encounter.
Lydia Namabiro opened the scoring for Uganda before Grace Nabagala extended the lead with a converted try for 12–0.
The Barbarians responded through Stella Juana and another try to level the game at 12–12, but Namabiro struck again with a decisive unconverted try on the right wing to seal Uganda’s win and send them into the final.
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The Kenya Lionesses also battled their way through, overcoming Shogun 12–10.
Chantelle Miell gave Shogun an early lead before Freshia Oduor’s converted try turned the game around. Edith Nariaka added another for a 12–5 advantage, though Shogun’s Mar Molina cut the deficit to 12–10 before halftime.
Despite pressure in the second half, the Lionesses held firm to secure victory and book their spot in the final.
The 2025 Safari 7s women’s final is now set with Uganda facing the Kenya Lionesses in what promises to be a thrilling East African showdown.
2025 Safari 7s – Women’s Day Two Results (Sunday, October 12)
Quarterfinals
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Uganda 34–0 Cubs
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Shogun 17–12 Tunisia (AET)
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Kenya Lionesses 24–5 Mwamba Select
Semifinals
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Uganda 17–12 Costa Blanca Barbarians
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Kenya Lionesses 12–10 Shogun
Final (4:26 PM)
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Uganda vs Kenya Lionesses
