Shujaa, the national rugby 7s team recorded 100% victories in day of the HSBC World Rugby SVNS 2 series at the Nyayo stadium.
In the last match of the day, kenya beat Germany 15-10 to clai top position heading into tomorrow’s final two matches with the tournament being played in round robin.
The Kevin Kimani coached side came from behind when Ben Ellermann and Felix Hufnagel made back to back unconverted tries for a 10–0 lead into breat.
But Kenya returned with renewed intensity when Nygel Amaitsa halved the score with his try before Patrick Odongo touching down for level at 10–10 as Festus Shiashi’s try sealed the 15-10 victory.
In the second match, kenya defeated Canada 29-12 to add on their 33-0 win against Belgium in the opening fixtures.
Selected day one results
- USA 7s 40-0 Belgium
- Uruguay 7s 14-19 Germany 7s
- Kenya 7s 29-12 Canada 7s
- Uruguay 7s 14-17 USA 7s
- Germany 7s 26-17 Canada 7s
- Kenya 7s 33-0 Belgium 7s
- USA 7s 41-7 Canada 7s
- Uruguay 7s 38-14 Belgium 7s
- Kenya 7s 15-10 Germany 7s
Sunday final matches
- China 7s vs South Africa 7s
- Canada 7s vs Belgium 7s
- USA 7s vs Germany 7s
- Kenya 7s vs Uruguay 7s
- Germany 7s vs Belgium 7s
- Uruguay 7s vs Canada 7s
- Kenya 7s vs USA 7s