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Shujaa, Lionesses enter semi-finals at Dubai leg of Challenger Series

Kenya Sevens player Brian Tanga weaves through Germany's defence

Kenya Sevens player Brian Tanga weaves through Germany's defence during World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series at the quarter-final match in Dubai on January 13, 2023. 



Photo credit: Pool | World Rugby

By  Ayumba Ayodi

Correspondent

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • Shujaa withstood a battle of nerves as they rallied from behind twice, 5-0 and 12-7, to edge out Japan 21-19 and sail through as Lionesses claimed a swift revenge, beating Czech 22-12 in the quarter-finals
  • The Lionesses are up against Argentina at 12.15pm while Shujaa will square it out with Uruguay at 12.37pm all on Sunday
  • Lionesses head coach Dennis “Ironman” Mwanja hailed his charges for their fighting spirit and rising to the occasion when it really mattered



Kenya Sevens and Kenya Lionesses are through to the semi-finals of their respective World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Dubai.

The Lionesses are up against Argentina at 12.15pm while Shujaa will square it out with Uruguay at 12.37pm all on Sunday.

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