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Should Shujaa win the tournament, they will automatically qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Kenya Sevens will commence day two of the Africa Sevens Championships being held in Harare, Zimbabwe, knowing that winning the tournament will not only enable them to qualify for the Olympics next year but also give them a chance to participate in the Challenger Series, which serves as a platform to return to the World Series at the first time of asking.
After topping pool B of the championships, Shujaa was placed in the quarter-finals against Burkina Faso.
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08:00 - 17.09.2023
FKFPL Gor Mahia aim to extend winning streak against City Stars as Murang’a Seal seek to maintain perfect start
K’ogalo will be seeking to get their second successive win to bring them closer to first place, while Murang’a Seal will hope to maintain their dream start in the top flight.
In the group stages, the Kenyans took to the tournament effortlessly, closing out the pool with a 100% record after defeating Zambia 38-12 in their final pool match.
In the group stages, the Kenyans took to the tournament like ducks to water, closing out the pool with a 100% record after defeating Zambia 38-12 in their final pool match.
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07:45 - 17.09.2023
ATHLETICS Mary Moraa, Beatrice Chebet and Shericka Jackson among track stars to defend titles on day two in Eugene
The crème de la crème of the track including World champion Mary Moraa, Beatrice Chebet, and Shericka Jackson will be in action with the hope of defending their Diamond League titles.
They beat Nigeria 34-10 in their opening encounter and then brushed aside Namibia 50-0 in the second match.
Unless they get complacent, they should easily deal with the threat of Burkina Faso, who qualified for the last eight by finishing as one of the best third-placed teams alongside Nigeria.
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08:30 - 17.09.2023
STARS ABROAD Former Brighton Kenyan forward extends contract with St. Mirren
The 26-year-old, who has already declared that he would like to represent Harambee Stars at the World Cup, is edging closer to a return from a lengthy ACL injury.
Should they beat Burkina Faso, they will stare at a real chance of facing one of hosts Zimbabwe or Madagascar in one of the semi-finals, and then potentially face South Africa in the final.
South Africa are set to play Nigeria and should they beat them, they will face one of Uganda or Madagascar in the semi-finals.
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08:15 - 17.09.2023
ATHLETICS Judith Korir and defending champion Moses Kibet bracing up for tough battle in Australia
The Sydney Marathon, a World Athletics Elite Platinum Label road race, is scheduled for Sunday.
Captain Vincent Onyala will be seeking to continue leading by example in the quater finals, as his squad leading five tries have galvanized the side into pushing itself so far.
More players have also impressed so far, including Nygel Amasita, who has netted four tries, with three of them in one match against Nigeria.
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20:30 - 16.09.2023
RUGBY Shujaa land favourable cup quarter-final draw at Olympics qualifiers
Kenya Sevens were handed what appears to be an easy opponent in the quarter-final of the ongoing Africa Sevens which is acting as the 2024 Paris Olympics qualifier
Tony Omondi’s conversions have also been particularly crisp so far, and they have been the icing on the cake on Shujaa’s dominant pool display. They will be needed in the championship rounds.
Day 2 Fixtures, Sunday 17 September 2023
Cup Quarters
QF1 | Kenya v Burkina Faso | 1000
QF2 |Zimbabwe v Madagascar | 1022
QF3 |Zambia v Uganda | 1044
QF4 | South Africa v Nigeria | 1106
9th Place semis
Tunisia v Algeria| 1128
Namibia v Ivory Coast | 1150
5th Place Semis
Loser QF1 v Loser QF2 | 1306
Loser QF3 v Loser QF4 | 1328
Cup Semis
Winner QF1 v Winner QF2 | 1350
Winner QF3 v Winner QF4 | 1412
11th Place Playoff
Loser 9th Place semi 1 v Loser 9th Place semi 2 | 1434
9th Place Playoff
Winner 9th Place semi 1 v Winner 9th Place semi 2 | 1456
7th Place Playoff
Loser 5th Place semi 1 v Loser 5th Place semi 2 | 1550
5th Place Playoff
Winner 5th Place semi 1 v Winner 5th Place semi 2 | 1614
Bronze Medal Playoff
Loser Cup semi 1 v Loser Cup semi 2 | 1641
Gold Medal Match
Winner semi 1 v Winner semi 2 | 1718
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