Kenya Lionesses, the national women’s rugby team is set to shine at home at the Africa Women’s 7s Rugby championships set to be staged at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, Kenya.
The two championships has attracted 11 nations who will be battling for continental honours from Saturday and Sunday.
The tournament will see the Kenya Lionesses take on Tunisia and Ghana in Pool B, with the home side looking to make the most of home advantage as they seek a return to the international sevens circuit.
The competition forms part of a busy year for Kenyan rugby, as Africa Women’s 7s builds on its backing of the National Sevens Circuit, HSBC SVNS 2 Nairobi and Safari Sevens, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to being part of the continued growth of the game.
Kenya, ranked among the continent’s leading sides, will headline Pool B alongside Tunisia and Ghana, setting up an important challenge for the Lionesses. The tournament will provide the team with an opportunity to compete against continental opposition in front of home supporters as they pursue their international ambitions.
South Africa leads Pool A, which also features Zambia, Zimbabwe and Rwanda, while Pool C comprises Uganda, Madagascar, Mauritius and Burkina Faso.
The championships bring together some of Africa’s leading women’s rugby teams, providing a platform to showcase the growth of the women’s game and the depth of talent across the continent.
The tournament is also expected to provide an important platform for women’s rugby in the region, highlighting the progress made by participating teams and inspiring more women to take up the sport.
With the Lionesses set to face Tunisia and Ghana in Pool B, local fans will have an opportunity to rally behind the national team as they take on the continent’s best.