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Kenya seeded top in All African 7s games

Friday, March 8th, 2024 15:23 | By
Kenya 7s (Shujaa) players in a action against Germany. PHOTO/Michelle Ntalami/Twitter.
Kenya 7s (Shujaa) players in a action against Germany. PHOTO/Michelle Ntalami/Twitter.

Kenya's rugby sevens team, the Morans, has been drawn into Pool A alongside hosts Ghana, Egypt, and a 16th-seeded team for the upcoming 13th All Africa Games Rugby Sevens tournament.

The event is set to take place from March 18 to 21 at the University of Ghana.

Kenya opponents

Uganda will compete in Pool B, facing off against Tunisia, DR Congo, and Togo, while Pool C will feature Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Niger. Pool D consists of Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Libya, and Benin.

Kenya 7s in a team photo. PHOTO/(@KenyaSevens)/Kenya 7s/X
Kenya 7s in a team photo. PHOTO/(@KenyaSevens)/Kenya 7s/X

The Kenyan team will commence their campaign against the 16th-seeded team on the first day, followed by a match against Egypt.

On day two, they will meet Ghana, with the knockout stages to follow thereafter. Notable rugby powerhouses participating in the tournament include Uganda, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Nigeria, Tunisia, DR Congo, Sierra Leone, Libya, Niger, Benin, and Togo.

Preparations are underway as the team is currently in a residential camp at the Moi International Sports Center – Kasarani for six days before their departure on March 13. The final travelling squad will be announced in the coming week.

Kenya 7s matches

The rugby sevens match will span across four days, forming part of the 13th edition of the All-Africa Games scheduled to be held in Accra, Ghana, from March 8 to 23, 2024.

Initially slated for August 4-19, 2023, the 13th All-Africa Games were postponed to 2024 due to various challenges.

Kenya 7s (Shujaa) players huddle, PHOTO/Kenya Sevens/Facebook
Kenya 7s (Shujaa) players huddle, PHOTO/Kenya Sevens/Facebook

Disagreements over marketing rights were resolved on February 19, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, paving the way for the event's successful organization.

Challenges faced by Ghana in hosting the Games, including delays in completing necessary facilities such as the main arena in Borteyman and the University of Ghana stadium, contributed to the postponement.

African Games Rugby Pools

Pool A: Kenya 7s, Ghana, Egypt, Seeded 16

Pool B: Uganda, Tunisia, RD Congo, Togo

Pool C: Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Niger

Pool D: Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Libya, Benin

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