- Kenya Lionesses are scheduled to play all their Pool A matches at the final round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series on Friday, April 11.
- The Lionesses are the favorites to once again shine in the event that will be held in Krakow, Poland having won the first and second leg titles.
- The Lionesses have been grouped in Pool A alongside Belgium, Thailand and Colombia.
All eyes will be on the Kenya Lionesses this Friday as they take part in the third and final round of the 2025 World Rugby HSBC Challenger Sevens Series in Krakow, Poland.
The Lionesses will be hunting for their third consecutive title in the event that is set to go down at Henryk Reyman’s Municipal Stadium.
Lionesses, who produced eye-catching performances in the first and second round of the Challenger Series that were staged in Cape Town, South Africa, are the favorites to clinch the overall title.
The side that is coached by former Shujaa player Dennis Mwanja, occupies the first position in the Challenger Series standings at the moment with 40 points, six more than their closest rivals South Africa.
Therefore, should the Lionesses continue with their incredible run that has seen them hammer the likes of South Africa, Poland, Samoa, Belgium and Argentina, they will qualify for the HSBC Sevens Promotion/relegation playoffs as Challenger Series champions.
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The HSBC SVNS relegation/promotion play-off will be held in Los Angeles, United States between May 3 and May 4.
Should Lionesses finish inside the top four positions in the promotion/relegation playoff, they will book a ticket to the HSBC Sevens Series for the first time in history.
Besides the Lionesses, who are expected to confirm their participation in the tournament, Shujaa will also feature after being relegated from the prestigious HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
Here are some of the essential details you need to know ahead of the final leg of the Challenger Series.
Where will the Kenya Lionesses play the final leg of the 2025 HSBC Challenger Sevens Series?
The event will take place in Krakow, Poland from Friday, April 11 to Saturday, April 12, 2025.
What is the Lionesses scheduled for the third HSBC Challenger Sevens Series? Times and fixtures
The Kenya national sevens rugby women’s team, Lionesses, will play their first match at the final leg of the Challenger Series against European representatives Belgium at 11:50 am EAT/ 9:50 am BST at the Henryk Reyman’s Municipal Stadium in Krakow, Poland.
The team, which has dominated the series since the start of the season, will then lock horns with Thailand in the second game at 3:20 pm EAT/ 1:20 pm BST before completing their Pool A fixtures at 6:28 pm EAT/4:20 pm BST against familiar opponents Colombia.
What pool are Kenya Lionesses placed at the Krakow Challenger Series?
The Lionesses have been placed in Pool A alongside Belgium, Thailand and Colombia while Czechia, South Africa, Argentina and hosts Poland are in Pool B.
Women’s pools
- Pool A: Kenya, Colombia, Thailand, Belgium
- Pool B: Czechia, South Africa, Poland, Argentina
Men’s pools
- Pool A: Germany, Chile, Samoa, Tonga
- Pool B: Japan, Canada. Portugal, Madagascar
Kenya Lionesses squad for the 2025 Krakow HSBC Challenger Series
- Grace Okulu (Captain)
- Naomi Amuguni
- Sharon Auma
- Judith Okumu
- Sheila Chajira
- Freshia Oduor
- Diana Awino
- Stella Wafula
- Sinaida Mokaya
- Phoebe Akinyi
- Christabel Lindo
- Moreen Muritu
The Kenya Lionesses head coach made one change in the squad, replacing Faith Livoi, who is set to feature in an European tour, with Phoebe Akinyi.
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