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April 19, 2026
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Why Shujaa must reach quarters in Valladolid, Bordeaux 7s

Why Shujaa must reach quarters in Valladolid, Bordeaux 7s

Shujaa boosted their SVNS standings with a seventh-place finish in Hong Kong...

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The Kenya Sevens team, Shujaa, aims to secure quarter-final spots in the upcoming Valladolid and Bordeaux 7s to remain on course for a return to the World Rugby Sevens Series Division One.

  • Shujaa finished seventh at the Hong Kong Sevens, earning 8 points and currently sit ahead of rivals like Uruguay, USA, Great Britain, Germany, and France in the standings.
  • The team, led by Kelvin Wambua and featuring players like Nygel Amaitsa, Festus Shiasi, and co-captain Samuel Asati, secured a crucial 21-7 victory over France in their final match.
  • Qualification for the quarter-finals in both Valladolid (April 29-30) and Bordeaux (June 5-7) is essential to accumulate enough points to finish in the top eight after the three-leg championship.

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