Kenya Lionesses fight but fall 5-0 to Argentina
Kenya Lionesses lost their third match at the ongoing 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two tournament after going down to Argentina 5-0 at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday morning...
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The Kenya Lionesses suffered their third loss at the 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two tournament, falling 5-0 to Argentina at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday morning. This defeat puts their qualification hopes for the SVNS World Championship in a more challenging position.
- The Lionesses conceded an early unconverted try to Marianela Escalante, giving Argentina a 5-0 lead.
- Despite creating several opportunities and showcasing strong defense, the Lionesses struggled with poor ball handling, failing to convert possession into points against the South Americans.
- This loss follows previous defeats to China and South Africa on Saturday, with their sole victory in the tournament coming against Brazil.
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Shujaa and Lionesses Compete in Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two Tournament - February 2026
The Kenya Sevens team, Shujaa, and the Kenya Lionesses competed in the 2026 HSBC SVNS Division Two tournament at Nyayo Stadium. Shujaa finished third after losing 21-5 to the USA in their final match. Earlier, Shujaa had secured their fourth consecutive victory by defeating Uruguay 17-7. The Kenya Lionesses concluded their performance with a 14-5 loss to Spain, which was their fourth defeat in the competition. The Lionesses also suffered a 5-0 defeat to Argentina in their third match. These results have put both teams in challenging positions for their qualification hopes for the World SVNS Championship.
