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Patrick Odongo continued his impressive run for Kenya Sevens as he led them to the Safari Sevens title following a 19-0 thrashing of Samurai
Patrick Odongo inspired Shujaa into retaining the Safari Sevens title as his two tries were enough to help the Kenyans secure a 19-0 win over Samurai to be crowned champions.
Odongo put Kenya ahead when he teared through the right flank before landing a try which was successfully converted after an edgy first few minutes.
John Okoth should have made it two tries when he was found well by Vincent Onyala on the left flank, but the Samurai defence had enough to deny him just before he crossed the line, forcing Shujaa to scrum in their 22-yard zone.
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12:30 - 19.11.2023
RUGBY Shujaa face Germany as Samurai face Uganda in mouth-watering Safari Sevens semis clash
Shujaa to play Germany in Safari Sevens semis as Samurai play Uganda.
Odongo had another chance to extend the lead just before the break down the left, but again, Samurai held firm to deny him when he was clean through on goal.
Wekesa did, however, extend the lead after the break when he teared down the right flank to land a converted try to put them 12 points to the good.
From a scrum down the right flank, the ball was successfully passed through to the other flank before Odongo scored his second try-albeit unconverted, to make it 17-0 for Shujaa. The result was enough to make Shujaa retain the title.
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14:55 - 18.11.2023
RUGBY Kenya Sevens icon Billy ‘the Kid’ Odhiambo opens up on reason to retire at 30
The former Mwamba full-back has revealed that opting to retire was not influenced by their relegation from the World Series.
Lionesses fall short to Uganda
Meanwhile, Uganda are the winners of the women's crown after they overcame Kenya Lionesses 15-12 to clinch the title.
Uganda drew first blood with an unconverted try but Kenya equalized to make it 5-5.
Their parity did not last long, and Uganda were soon ahead, with two unconverted tries either side of half time.
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05:30 - 17.11.2023
RUGBY Shujaa captain Vincent Onyala opens up on challenge of leading “Gen Z” players
Onyala has revealed how he will lead the current crop of “Gen Z” Shujaa players to help the side return to the heights of challenging for major honours.
This did not deter the Lionesses, who did at least manage to reduce the deficit by seven points, but it was not enough to come back and in the end, Uganda would emerge victorious.
Collated results from Safari Sevens day two
Main Final: Samurai 0-19 Shujaa
Womens final :Lionesses 12- Uganda 15
Women 3rd and 4th :Cubs 31-Tropics 7
Mens 3rd and 4th; Uganda 31 -7 Germany
Mens 5th Final :Morans 26-0 KCB
Men 7th and 8thSA All Stars 28-21 Western Province Select
Men 9th and 10th:Uganda 26-12 Cubs
Women semis :Lionesses 45-0 Tropic 7s
Men Fifth Semis:: KCB 29- 19 Red Wailers
Men Fifth Semis: Morans 26-10 Tropics Sevens
Men Cup Semis: Shujaa 19-5 Germany
Men Cup Semis:Samurai 29-19 Uganda
Women: Cubs 5-0 Uganda
Women: Lionesses 36-7 Tropic Sevens
Men: Morans 14-17 Germany
Men: Samurai 28- Western Province 10
Men: Red Wailers 7 -34 Shujaa
Men:Tropic 7s Tropic 7s 7-33 Shujaa
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