Kenya Lionesses beat Uganda to book Africa Women's 7s final slot and Challenger Series ticket

The Kenya Lionesses have advanced to the final of the 2024 Rugby Africa Women’s 7s and secured qualification for the World Challenger Series after a commanding 19-0 victory over Uganda in the semi-final played in Ghana.

Kenya entered this clash confidently, having recently drawn with and narrowly defeated Uganda in the Safari 7s. Determined to assert their dominance, the Lionesses aimed to clinch a World Challenger Series berth once again.

Kenya Lionesses start

The Lionesses started strongly, quickly stealing possession and releasing Sinaida Nyachio, who unfortunately knocked on just before touching down in the corner.

However, Dennis Mwanja’s side soon got on the board when Judith Auma collected the ball off a five-meter scrum and powered over for a centre-post try, giving Kenya a 7-0 lead.

The Lionesses continued to apply pressure in Uganda’s half, gaining a one-player advantage after Uganda received a yellow card. Despite this, they could not add to their lead before halftime, which ended at 7-0.

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In the second half, the game opened up for the Lionesses as Cristabel Lindo spotted an expanse of space ahead and sprinted in for a try, extending the lead to 12-0.

The Lionesses’ final try came from Nyachio, who darted from the back of a scrum before delivering a short pass to the charging Grace Adhiambo, who broke through with pace for a converted try, sealing the 19-0 victory.

The Lionesses now await the winner of Madagascar’s and South Africa’s second semi-final to face off in the final.