Unbeaten Shujaa edge out stubborn Germany on 15-10 golden point
Shujaa began the match on the back foot after Ben Ellermann took advantage of the hosts' defensive lapse to score an unconverted try to hand the Germans a 5-0 lead...
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Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) made a remarkable comeback, defeating Germany 15-10 in sudden death at the 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS. This victory maintains Shujaa's unbeaten streak on the opening day of the tournament.
- Shujaa overcame a 10-0 deficit at halftime to secure the win.
- Key players for Kenya were Nygel Amaitsa, Patrick Odongo, and Festus Shiasi, with Shiasi scoring the golden point try.
- The match was played at a fully packed Nyayo Stadium on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
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Shujaa Remain Unbeaten on Day One of 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS - February 2026
Kenya Sevens, known as Shujaa, began their 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two campaign with a 29-12 victory over Canada at an electrifying Nyayo Stadium, with Patrick Odongo scoring a brilliant brace. They continued their dominant performance by thrashing Belgium 33-0, maintaining their unbeaten run. In their final match of the day, Shujaa made a remarkable comeback to defeat Germany 15-10 in sudden death. These victories maintained the team's unbeaten streak on the opening day of the tournament in Nairobi. The team's stated goal is to earn a return to Division One next season.
