The Kenya Lionesses delivered a dominant performance on Saturday night, thrashing South Africa 17-0 to win the second leg of the Challenger Series in Cape Town.
The victory marks their second consecutive title in the tournament, following their triumph in the first leg last weekend.
Kenya started strongly, with Naomi Amuguni opening the scoring in the fifth minute after a well-timed layoff by Grace Adhiambo. The early try was a well-deserved reward for the Lionesses, who had put the Lady Boks under relentless pressure from the start.
The second half saw the Kenyan team maintain their attacking momentum, and it was only a matter of time before they extended their lead. In the 11th minute, Sharon Auma showcased her blistering pace, sprinting down the left flank to score Kenya’s second try. Sinaida Nyachio successfully converted, taking the score to 12-0.
With seconds left on the clock, Freshia Oduor sealed the win in style, bulldozing her way through South Africa’s 22 to secure the third try and put the final nail in the hosts’ coffin.
The commanding victory cemented the Lionesses’ status as the team to beat in the Challenger Series. Their back-to-back wins in Cape Town now put them in a strong position for promotion to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
The Lionesses’ triumph was met with celebrations from fans, with many praising the team’s resilience and skill. As they return home, Kenya’s rugby faithful will be hoping for continued success as the squad builds momentum toward global competitions.
