The Kenya Sevens team, also known as Shujaa, has been eliminated from the Hong Kong Sevens competition after a narrow 26-22 loss to South Africa in the Main Cup quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon.

• Shujaa finished the match with a score of 22 points against South Africa's 26.
• The Kenya Sevens team is now set to compete in the seventh-place playoffs on Sunday.
• Key moments in the match included lead changes and the team playing with a numerical disadvantage at one point.

Kenya Sevens, also known as Shujaa, began their campaign for promotion back to the World Rugby Sevens Series on a disappointing note, suffering two consecutive losses at the Hong Kong Sevens. The team is currently at the bottom of Group C after defeats against Australia and New Zealand.

• Shujaa lost 14-5 to Australia and 28-12 to New Zealand.
• The team needs to defeat the USA today to have a chance of advancing to the quarter-finals as one of the best third-placed teams.
• The World Championship consists of three legs, with the winners earning a spot in the 2026-2027 World Rugby Sevens Division One.

Kenya Sevens, also known as Shujaa, secured a dramatic comeback win against the USA to advance to the Hong Kong Sevens quarterfinals.

• Shujaa defeated the USA 17-10 after trailing 10-0.
• The victory earned Kenya a quarterfinal match against South Africa.
• Key tries were scored by John Okoth, Abukuse, and Samuel Asati.