Shujaa hit Uruguay to pick fourth Nairobi Sevens win
Kenya Sevens picked their fourth straight 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two win on Sunday afternoon after seeing off Uruguay 17-7 at Nyayo Stadium...
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Kenya Sevens, known as Shujaa, secured their fourth consecutive victory at the 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two, defeating Uruguay 17-7 at Nyayo Stadium. This win significantly boosts their chances of qualifying for the World SVNS Championship finale.
- Shujaa scored three tries against Uruguay, led by co-captains George Ooro and Samuel Asati.
- The first try was scored by John Okoth just before halftime, converted by Nygel Amaitsa for a 7-0 lead.
- Co-captains Ooro and Asati each scored a try in the second half, extending Kenya's lead to 17-0 before a late consolation try from Uruguay's Joaquin Cat.
- This victory places Kenya at the top of the standings with 12 points.
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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.
