Paris Sets the Pace for Shujaa Ahead of World 7's Series
Playing for table placing, Kenyan went past Uruguay 19-15 to eventually set up a second clash with Samoa for the 9th and 10th place play-off.
Playing for table placing, Kenyan went past Uruguay 19-15 to eventually set up a second clash with Samoa for the 9th and 10th place play-off.
John Okeyo scored two unconverted tries, one in each half, leading Kenya to their second win of the Olympics.
They will return to the field on Saturday 6:00PM to face Samoa, aiming for a possible 9th place finish and a chance to redeem themselves after the 26-0 defeat by Samoa.
Coached by Kevin Wambua, Kenya was looking to better their performances from Rio and Tokyo with a potential podium finish
Despite Wekesa Kevin levelling the score at 12-all, Argentina struck back with a series of converted tries, sealing a 31-12 victory at the end of the match condemning Kenya to their opening defeat
Led by coach Kevin Wambua, the team is aiming to improve on their performances in Rio and Tokyo, targeting at least two victories in their challenging Pool B
Kenya is in Pool B in Paris, where they will face 2024 SVNS league winners Argentina, Australia, and Samoa.
Zetech Oaks won the third division KRU Nationwide finals, defeating TUM Marines 31-13 to secure promotion to the second-tier KRU Championship
Prior to the playoff, Shujaa defeated Chile 36-7 in their final pool game on Saturday. They had a narrow 10-5 loss to hosts Spain and a 19-12 victory over Samoa in their opening fixtures on Friday.
The Simbas will begin their 2024 season with the Rugby Africa Cup between 20-28 July in Kampala, Uganda.