Kenya Lionesses pick losing bonus after falling to China
Kenya Lionesses put in a second-half comeback attempt but fell to 15-12 China in their second match of the ongoing 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS being staged at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday...
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The Kenya Lionesses secured a losing bonus point after a 15-12 defeat to China in their second match of the 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS at Nyayo Stadium. This result followed their earlier comeback victory against Brazil, keeping their qualification hopes alive.
- Kenya Lionesses lost 15-12 to China but gained a crucial losing bonus point.
- Freshia Oduor and Grace Adhiambo scored tries for Kenya in the second half.
- Earlier, the Lionesses achieved a 15-12 comeback win against Brazil with tries from Jante Okello, Stella Wafula, and Naomi Amuguni, boosting their chances for World Championship qualification.
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Kenya Lionesses Record One Win and Two Losses at Nairobi HSBC SVNS - February 2026
The Kenya Lionesses started their 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two campaign at Nyayo Stadium with a remarkable comeback, stunning Brazil 15-12 after trailing 12-0. In their second match, the Lionesses secured a losing bonus point despite a 15-12 defeat to China. This result kept their qualification hopes alive after their opening win. The team then suffered a second loss, falling 12-10 to reigning African champions South Africa. The matches against China and South Africa marked two consecutive defeats for the Lionesses after their win against Brazil.
