The Kenya Lionesses are the 2025 Safari 7s champions after stunning their neighbors, the Uganda Lady Cranes, in a hard-fought 14-10 victory on Sunday, October 12, at the Nyayo National Stadium.
The Lionesses roared into action almost immediately. Just a minute into the game, they set up a powerful maul and executed it brilliantly, sending the ball to the right wing.
Edith Nariaka sliced through the Cranes’ defense to score, and Sinaida Mokaya added the conversion for a 7-0 lead.
Uganda swiftly hit back with a try of their own, capitalizing on an opportunity on the right wing.
Comfort Anganyika broke through to touch down in the whitewash, narrowing the score to 7-5. Then, just before halftime, Grace Nabagalla crossed over in the left corner, sending the Lady Cranes into the break with a 10-7 lead.
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The Lionesses surged back in the second half. After earning an advantageous penalty, Janet Okello powered her way over the line to score. Mokaya’s successful conversion restored their lead.
Despite being a player down, the Simon Odongo-led charges held their nerve, mounting a staunch defense to clinch the win.
This hard-earned victory saw them reclaim the Safari 7s title, dethroning the previous champions, the Costa Blanca Barbarians.
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Safari 7s 2025 – Final Day Schedule
Women – Main Cup Quarterfinals Results
- Uganda 34-0 Cubs
- Shogun 17-12 Tunisia
- Lionesses 24-5 Mwamba Select
Women – Semifinals
- Uganda Lady Cranes 17-12 Costa Blanca
- Kenya Lionesses 12-10 Shogun
Women – Main Cup Final
Uganda 10-14 Kenya