Shujaa's Safari Sevens success fuels ambition for promotion
In front of their home fans, Kenya Sevens fought hard to retain the crown, displaying the never say die spirit synonymous with the Shujaa...
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Kenya Shujaa successfully defended their Safari Sevens title at Nyayo National Stadium on October 12, 2025, boosting their confidence for the upcoming 2025-2026 World Rugby Sevens Series Division Two.
- Shujaa secured the championship with assistant captain Samuel Asati, named Player of the Final, playing a pivotal role.
- Captain George Ooro viewed the victory as a crucial "stepping stone" before the World Rugby Sevens Series Division Two.
- Head coach Kelvin Wambua lauded the team's progress and mental strength, noting the two-week training period fostered cohesion for the challenges ahead in the new HSBC SVNS Series structure.
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Kenyan National Teams Compete in Boxing, Rugby, and Football Events - October 2025
Kenyan boxers are in Nairobi for the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships, where they aim to win the overall title from defending champions, the Democratic Republic of Congo. The tournament begins tomorrow, with the Kenyan team leveraging home advantage. In another sport, Kenya Shujaa successfully defended their Safari Sevens title at Nyayo National Stadium on October 12, 2025. This victory has boosted their confidence for the upcoming 2025-2026 World Rugby Sevens Series Division Two. Additionally, the Kenya Harambee Stars football team will face Ivory Coast tonight in Abidjan at 10 PM Kenyan time. The match is a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier where Kenya, though out of contention, can influence the outcome of Group F.
