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Shujaa Bow Out of Hong Kong Sevens After Loss to South Africa
The Kenya Sevens team, also known as Shujaa, has been eliminated from the Hong Kong Sevens competition after a narrow 26-22 loss to South Africa in the Main Cup quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon. Prior to this, Kenya Sevens began their campaign for promotion back to the World Rugby Sevens Series on a disappointing note, suffering two consecutive losses against Australia and New Zealand, leaving them at the bottom of Group C. However, the team secured a dramatic comeback win against the USA to advance to the quarterfinals before their elimination by South Africa.
Junior Starlets Host Namibia in U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifier
The Junior Starlets are set to host Namibia today at Ulinzi Sports Complex in the return leg of their 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifier. The Kenyan team holds a narrow 2-1 lead from the first leg away win. Meanwhile, the Rausha Kipaji Football tournament in Nakuru has advanced to its knockout stages, with several academies and schools securing spots in the quarter-finals and semi-finals. Additionally, the SportPesa Premier League title race is intensifying as AFC Leopards prepare to face defending champions Kenya Police, with only seven matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.
GSU Win Keeps Play-Off Hopes Alive in Volleyball League
Reigning champions General Service Unit (GSU) kept their playoff hopes alive with a decisive straight-sets victory over Prisons Nairobi in the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League. At the same time, Ulinzi Warriors are set to face Umoja Basketball Club in a key Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) League match today at Ulinzi Sport Complex. The Elite National Sports Camp has also officially commenced in Nairobi, serving as a platform to nurture over 600 promising young athletes.
