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Despite a strong start and early lead, Kenya Morans were edged out by Zimbabwe to miss out on the bronze medal at the Rugby Africa Sevens.
Kenya's national rugby sevens team, Kenya Morans, fighting for a bronze medal at the Rugby Africa Sevens in Mauritius, put up a good fight going up against Zimbabwe with the hope of claiming the bronze medal, but their efforts were not enough.
The Kenyan squad was off to a great start, thanks to a try score by captain Chrisant Ojwang just a few minutes into the game. Coming back from an injury that lasted almost six months, he has been impressive so far in his campaign.
Earning the team five points, Jackson Siketi then failed to convert successfully. Shortly after, Dennis Abukuse then scored another try with Zimbabwe still struggling to make a mark. The conversion was successful, placing Kenya ahead with 12 points.
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Shortly after, Zimbabwe bounced back and scored a try. Dennis Abukuse then retaliated, scoring a try for the Morans with Jackson Siketi converting successfully.
Zimbabwe continued the chase, and with a few minutes to full time, they were already at 14 points with the Morans still at 19. Zimbabwe then continued their hot streak and ended the match 21-19.
Rugby Africa 7s: Kenya Morans Campaign
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Morans started their campaign with a commanding 34-0 victory over Ivory Coast in their opening match. Floyd Wabwire started by scoring a try first, and then converted it.
Floyd Wabwire then scored the second try before Dennis Abukuse added a third try, which was well converted. Morans were not done as Andrew Matoka netted another try before Floyd Wabwire completed his hat-trick with two minutes to play. Jackson Siketi, who has been in great form this season, completed the rout.
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Kenya then proceeded to silence Uganda 12-7. Kenya broke the deadlock in the eighth minute through Dennis Abukuse. George Ooro then scored a second try a minute later. Uganda then scored a try against Kenya, but there was no time for them to make an impact.
Kenya then headed to secure a 33-0 win over Ghana with George Ooro opening the scoring for the Morans in the first minute before William Mwanji made it a second well converted try.
Floyd Wabwire netted the third try before George Ooro scored the second try. Chrisant Ojwang completed the game for Kenya with another try to give them a 33-0 win. In the quarterfinal, the Morans won 43-12 over Nigeria but proceeded to the semifinal, where they lost 12-14 to Madagascar.
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