Kenya Ready to Host Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens 2025 as Lionesses Eye Glory

The stage is set for a thrilling weekend of rugby as Nairobi’s RFUEA Grounds prepares to host the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens 2025 on November 15–16, marking another milestone in Kenya’s rise as Africa’s premier destination for international sport.

The much-anticipated tournament — whose pools were officially confirmed this week — will feature twelve nations, including hosts Kenya, defending champions South Africa, Uganda, Madagascar, Zambia, Tunisia, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Mauritius.

Pool A will comprise South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mauritius, while Kenya headline Pool B alongside Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. Pool C brings together Uganda, Zambia, and Burkina Faso. 

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The groupings promise fierce competition, with every team eyeing not only continental glory but also a ticket to the next stage of continental qualification.

For the first time since the Lionesses’ breakout international run, the nation will host the continent’s best at the spiritual home of Kenyan rugby, where the echoes of past triumphs now meet a new generation of ambition.

The Kenya Lionesses, fresh from lifting the Safari Sevens title, enter the tournament in confident form. They now look to convert that momentum into continental dominance — spurred by the energy of home support on Ngong Road.

Beyond the field of play, organizers are promising a festival atmosphere celebrating African sport and culture. The RFUEA Grounds will feature fan zones, school rugby clinics, women-in-sport forums, live music, and cultural showcases, turning the venue into a hub of empowerment and community.

The event also strengthens Kenya’s growing legacy as a world-class host of international competitions, following the successful staging of tournaments such as CHAN, the Safari Sevens, and several World Rugby-sanctioned events.

As the tournament approaches, anticipation continues to build. Kenya will open its Pool B campaign against Côte d’Ivoire before facing Ghana, matches that are expected to shape their route to the semifinals.