- Morans win all group matches, top Pool A
- Knock out Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and defending champs Uganda
- Kenya faces Madagascar in the semis today at 12:13 PM EAT
- Winning Africa7s could earn them a spot in the SVNS Division 3
- Shujaa has already qualified for the 2024/25 HSBC SVNS series
Kenya Morans are putting on a show in this year’s Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens. After a clean sweep in the group stage, beating Ghana, Uganda, and Côte d’Ivoire, the national side has confidently topped Pool A. Their unbeaten record sets up a high-stakes semi-final clash today against Madagascar.
Coach Louis Kisia was full of praise after their recent victory, calling it the result of youth, energy, and a touch of experience.
“We are building. This group is focused and ready for more,” Kisia noted.
After brushing aside Uganda—Africa7’s reigning champions in a tense 12-5 battle, the Morans are heading into the semi-final with high confidence. Madagascar is no stranger to Kenya, and history favours the Morans, who have had the upper hand in past matchups.
Kickoff for the semis is set for 12:13 PM EAT, and the team is gunning for Africa7s glory, last claimed in 2023.
Kenya has a strong presence in African rugby. With four titles under their belt, they stand alongside Uganda and South Africa as one of the continent’s top sevens sides. The Morans have used this tournament as a stepping stone to global tournaments—qualifying for the Olympics (2016 & 2024) and Rugby World Cup Sevens (2018 & 2022).
Winning this year’s Africa7s would mean more than just a trophy. It would lock Kenya into one of the two SVNS Division 3 spots, opening doors to new international matchups and development opportunities. Although Shujaa already booked their place in the 2024/25 HSBC SVNS series after a brilliant 33-15 win over Germany, this additional slot could help nurture more talent and build squad depth.
Victory here would mark a return to the top for Kenya, especially after a sixth-place finish in both previous 2024 Africa7s legs. The hunger to reclaim the African crown is burning, and a win today would boost morale, national pride, and faith in Kenya’s long-term rugby plan.
