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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, April 18, 2026Shujaa Bow Out of Hong Kong Sevens After Loss to South Africa - April 2026
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Shujaa Bow Out of Hong Kong Sevens After Loss to South Africa - April 2026

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. Prior to this, Kenya Sevens began their campaign for promotion back to the World Rugby Sevens Series on a disappointing note, suffering two consecutive losses against Australia and New Zealand, leaving them at the bottom of Group C. However, the team secured a dramatic comeback win against the USA to advance to the quarterfinals before their elimination by South Africa.

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Shujaa bow out of Hong Kong Sevens after loss to South Africa

Shujaa bow out of Hong Kong Sevens after loss to South Africa

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.

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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.
Saturday 9:02 AMStandard SportsFirst

Poor show for Shujaa at Hong Kong Sevens

Poor show for Shujaa at Hong Kong Sevens

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.

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Saturday 10:14 AMStandard Sports

Shujaa edge USA to book South Africa in Hong Kong 7s quarterfinals

Shujaa edge USA to book South Africa in Hong Kong 7s quarterfinals

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

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Key Highlights

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.
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Key Highlights

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.