- Kenya Morans defeated Uganda 12-5 in the 2025 Rugby Africa Men’s 7s Cup, extending their winning streak to three matches.
- The match took place on Saturday, June 21, at the Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius.
- Dennis Abukuse and George Ooro scored for the Kenyan side, with only one Ugandan try managing to go through.
The Kenya Morans, the national second-string sevens team, extended their winning streak in the 2025 Rugby Africa Men’s 7s Cup to three matches, topping Pool A after edging out defending champions Uganda 12-5 in a fiercely contested encounter held at Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius.
Following commanding victories over Ivory Coast (36-0) and Ghana (33-0) in their opening fixtures, the Morans encountered a dogged Ugandan defense in first half, with neither side able to break the deadlock
Kenya maintained territorial superiority, but Uganda held firm, showcasing resilient defense that denied coach Louis Kisia’s charges any breakthrough in the opening seven minutes.
Uganda came into the second half with renewed vigor, yet it was the Morans who drew first blood through Dennis Abukuse, opening the scoreboard at 5-0.
Kenya swiftly doubled their tally with a well-crafted try from captain George Ooro, his second of the day.
Jackson Siketi added the conversion, extending the lead to 12-0.
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Uganda responded with a try of their own, narrowing the deficit to seven points. However, their conversion attempt went astray, leaving the score at 12-5 in Kenya’s favor.
Despite a late push from the Cranes, Kenya held their ground, securing their third straight triumph and remaining unbeaten.
Meanwhile, Uganda the reigning titleholders suffered their second defeat of the day.
Now topping Pool A, Kenya Morans will face the second-best third-placed team in the quarterfinals on Sunday, June 22 at 9:06 PM EAT.
2025 Rugby Africa Men’s 7s Cup highlights
Ghana rebounded from their heavy loss to Kenya Morans with a convincing 29-0 win over Côte d’Ivoire, marking their second victory of the day. The Ivorians remain the only side yet to notch a win in the tournament.
Madagascar maintained their perfect record, registering three successive victories, including a 21-7 win over Zimbabwe, who themselves had won two prior matches.
South Africa made a statement with an emphatic 33-0 thrashing of Burkina Faso, their third win of the group stage. Zambia, also in Pool B, bounced back from an earlier loss to South Africa with a 14-7 victory over Nigeria. The Stallions (Nigeria) have managed just one win.
Kenya Morans Fixtures – Saturday, June 21, 2025
Results
- Kenya 38-0 Côte d’Ivoire
- Kenya 33-0 Ghana
- Uganda 5-12 Kenya Morans
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Group stage results
Pool A
- Kenya 38-0 Cote d’Ivoire
- Uganda 7-17 Ghana
- Kenya 33-0 Ghana
- Uganda 43-0 Cote d’Ivoire
- Uganda 5-12 Kenya
- Cote d’Ivoire 0-29 Ghana
Pool B
- Burkina Faso 12-21 Zambia
- South Africa 17-5 Nigeria
- Burkina Faso 12-29 Nigeria
- South Africa 33-14 Zambia
- Zambia 14-7 Nigeria
- South Africa 33-0 Burkina Faso
Pool C
- Zimbabwe 31-17 Tunisia
- Madagascar 39-7 Mauritius
- Zimbabwe 42-7 Mauritius
- Madagascar 31-7 Tunisia
- Madagascar 7-21 Zimbabwe
- Tunisia 12-17 Mauritius
Match Day 2 Schedule: Sunday, 22 June 2025 (EAT / GMT+3)
- 08:00 – 1st Pool B vs Best 3rd
- 08:22 – 1st Pool C vs 2nd Pool A
- 08:44 – 2nd Pool B vs 2nd Pool C
- 09:06 – 1st Pool A vs 2nd Best 3rd
- 09:28 – 3rd Best 3rd vs 3rd Best 4th
- 09:50 – Best 4th vs 2nd Best 4th
- 11:07 – Loser Match 19 vs Loser Match 20
- 11:29 – Loser Match 21 vs Loser Match 22
- 11:51 – Winner Match 19 vs Winner Match 20
- 12:13 – Winner Match 21 vs Winner Match 22
- 12:35 – Loser Match 23 vs Loser Match 24
- 12:57 – Winner Match 23 vs Winner Match 24
- 13:59 – Loser Match 25 vs Loser Match 26 (7th Place Final)
- 14:24 – Winner Match 25 vs Winner Match 26 (5th Place Final)
- 14:53 – Loser Match 28 vs Loser Match 27 (Bronze Final)
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- 15:32 – Winner Match 28 vs Winner Match 27 (Gold Final)