Kenya's Judith Okumu in action against Madagascar at the Africa Women's Sevens in Accra, Ghana on November 9, 2024. Kenya qualified for the World Rugby Challenger Series.
In the final, Kenya led twice through unconverted tries from Wafula and Sharon Auma, but were undone with tries from Felicia Jacobs (two) and Ayanda Malinga.
It was the seventh time Kenya and South Africa met in the final. Kenya defeated Mauritius 61-0, Ghana 10-5, and Madagascar 22-19 in Pool “B” matches on the first day on November 9.
Kenya Lionesses are eyeing an improved performance in the 2025 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series after qualifying alongside South Africa and Uganda at the 2024 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens at the University of Ghana in Accra on Sunday.
The Challenger Series serves as a qualifying event for the World Rugby Sevens Series. Kenya Lionesses finished the 2024 Challenger Series held in Dubai (UAE), Montevideo (Uruguay), and Krakow (Poland) in fifth place behind China, Argentina, Belgium, and Poland to miss the grand finale in Madrid, Spain.
