The Kenya Lionesses are set to face off against the defending champions South Africa in a pivotal match of the 2025 Women’s Rugby Africa Cup. After a strong start with a victory against Madagascar, the Lionesses must win to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

• Kenya secured a 28-5 win against Madagascar in their opening match.
• The match against South Africa is crucial, as both teams have five points, but South Africa leads on point difference (+55 to +23).
• Head Coach Simon Odongo emphasized the need to treat every game like a final and confirmed the loss of key player Phoebe Akinyi due to concussion.