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Simbas get their Rugby Africa campaign off to a good start with important win over Senegal.
The game began with Senegal taking an early lead through a penalty, however, Kenya quickly regained control.
Eugene Sifuna opened the scoring for the Simbas with a try, converted by Timothy ‘Okwemba’ Omela, putting Kenya ahead 7-3.
Sifuna soon added a second try, though the conversion was missed, extending the lead to 12-3. Beldad Ogeta then sliced through the Senegalese defense to score a center post try, with Omela converting, pushing the score to 19-3.
Senegal managed to score a penalty try just before halftime, reducing the deficit to 19-10, and Kenya’s Okeyo was sent to the sin bin, leaving the Simbas with 14 men as the second half commenced.
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15:49 - 20.07.2024
The millions Kenya Harlequins' new partnership with Chloride Exide is worth ahead of upcoming season
Kenya Harlequins struck a partnership with Chloride Exide, which will be a huge relief for the side, having gone through some financial constraints last season.
Kenya responded strongly after the break, with Bryceson Adaka scoring a try, converted by Omela, to extend the lead to 26-10. Senegal fought back with a try, bringing the score to 26-17, but their momentum was halted when Ephraim was sent to the sin bin, and Okeyo returned to the pitch.
A penalty against Senegal allowed Barry to add three more points for Kenya, making it 29-17. In the final minutes, Beldad Ogeta sealed the victory with his second try, bringing the final score to 36-17.
The Kenya Simbas' performance in this opening match sets a positive tone for their Rugby Africa Cup campaign, demonstrating their readiness and determination to qualify for the 2027 World Cup.
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19:33 - 19.07.2024
Shujaa first Kenyan team to check into Olympics Village with sevens rugby set to kick off early
Kenya Sevens have already arrived into the Olympics Village ahead of rugby action that will start two days before the Paris Games' Opening Ceremony.
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