Lionesses seal Challenger sequence slot regardless of loss to South Africa
The nationwide girls’s sevens rugby crew,Lionesses, misplaced to South Africa 19-10 within the closing of the Africa Rugby Sevens Women’s Championship held at University of Accra grounds,Accra,Ghana.
Enroute to the ultimate Kenya had crushed Uganda 19-0 within the semi closing. In the group phases Kenya beat Madagascar 22-17,hammered Mauritius 61-0,noticed off hosts Ghana 10-5.
In the quarter closing Kenya beat Ghana 48-0.
Against South Africa Kenya went forward by Stela Wafula’s uncoverted attempt however South Africa Women SpringBoks Ayanda Malinga touched down shortly after to stage the scores.The two groups went to the breather tied 5-5.
On resumption Kenya regained the lead by Sharon Auma’s attempt.But South Africa fought again scoring two transformed tries within the dying minutes to win the match 19-10.
Following the second place end Lionesses assured themselves a spot in subsequent yr’s Challenger sequence which is able to see three Africa sides,Kenya,South Africa and Uganda battle for the honors within the world sequence, a qualification pathway for the World rugby sevens sequence.
Kenya Lionesses Squad:
Sheila Chajira,Captain, Grace Adhiambo(Nakuru RFC), Christabel Lindo(Impala Roans), Stellah Wafula (Impala Roans), Judith Auma(Impala Roans), Faith Livoi(Mwamba RFC), Diana Awino(Impala Roans), Moreen Muritu(Nakuru RFC), Sinaida Mokaya, Diana Kemunto(Impala Roans), Sharon Auma(Impala Roans), Freshia Awuor (Nakuru RFC).
