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February 15, 2026
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Kenya Lionesses suffer narrow 5-0 defeat to Argentina in Nairobi

Kenya Lionesses suffer narrow 5-0 defeat to Argentina in Nairobi

Kenya Lionesses lost their third match at the ongoing 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two tournament after going down 5-0 to Argentina at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday morning...

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The Kenya Lionesses suffered a narrow 5-0 defeat to Argentina in their third match at the 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two tournament at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday morning. This loss puts further pressure on the team as they aim to qualify for the SVNS World Championship.

  • The only try of the match was an unconverted score by Marianela Escalante for Argentina in the first half.
  • The Lionesses displayed strong defensive plays but were hampered by poor ball handling and movement, failing to convert numerous possessions into points.
  • Earlier in the tournament, Kenya had lost to China and South Africa, with their sole victory coming against Brazil.

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