Shujaa to Face Samoa in Must-Win Pride Match
Coached by Kevin Wambua, Kenya was looking to better their performances from Rio and Tokyo with a potential podium finish
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.
The Kabras Sugar Buffaloes finished third overall with Faiba Mobile Rhinos finishing bottom.
The Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy is the official men’s U20 championship for Africa.