Shujaa and Lionesses eye crucial playoff push in Sao Paulo
Shujaa and Kenya Lionesses will on Saturday face a defining weekend as the HSBC SVNS 2 series heads to its final leg in São Paulo, Brazil, with both sides chasing playoff places...
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Kenya's rugby Sevens teams, Shujaa and the Lionesses, face a critical weekend in the final leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 series in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as they battle for crucial playoff places.
- Shujaa is currently third overall with 32 points, aiming to secure a playoff spot with strong performances against Germany, Belgium, Canada, USA, and Uruguay.
- The Kenya Lionesses, at the bottom of the table with 22 points, need a top-three finish in Sao Paulo to keep their promotion hopes alive against Argentina, South Africa, Spain, China, and Brazil.
- Both teams, coached by Kevin Wambua (Shujaa) and Simon Odongo (Lionesses), must show improved discipline, clinical finishing, and stronger defense and attack to achieve their season goals.
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