Kenya Lionesses lose 10-12 to South Africa
Kenya Lionesses lost their second Nairobi HSBC SVNS match after going down 12-10 to African champions South Africa at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday evening...
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The Kenya Lionesses suffered their second loss in the Nairobi HSBC SVNS, falling 12-10 to reigning African champions South Africa at Nyayo Stadium. This defeat follows an earlier loss to China, despite an initial win against Brazil.
- The Lionesses were defeated 12-10 by South Africa, with a crucial missed conversion at the end preventing a tie.
- Captain Sheila Chajira scored for Kenya, while Shiniqwa Lamprecht and Maria Tshiremba scored for South Africa.
- Kenya will aim to redeem themselves in upcoming matches against Argentina and Spain on Sunday.
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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.
