Kenya 7s learn schedule for HSBC SVNS 2 Leg in Montevideo

• Kenya 7s sides Shujaa and the Kenya Lionesses have learned their schedule for the second leg of the HSBC SVNS 2.
• The action is set to take place in Montevideo, Uruguay, from March 21–22.
• Shujaa finished third in the first leg in Nairobi, while the Lionesses managed to place fifth.

The Kenya 7s sides Shujaa (men’s national team) and the Kenya Lionesses (womens team) have learned their schedule for the second leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 set to take place in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Set for March 21–22, this second leg is crucial for both teams as they chase promotion to the HSBC SVNS 1 next season.

Kenya hosted the opening leg of this revamped tournament earlier in February, where six men’s and six women’s teams went head-to-head at the Nyayo National Stadium, cranking up the intensity ahead of the final two legs.

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Germany’s men’s team and Uruguay’s women’s side emerged as champions in Nairobi, heading into this second leg perched at the top of the table with 20 points each.

As for Shujaa, although they did not quite hit their stride on home soil, they will be hungry for redemption after finishing third in the first leg.

They went unbeaten across the weekend of February 14–15 against Canada, Belgium, Uruguay, and Germany, only to fall 21–5 to the USA 7s in the tournament final match.

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Shujaa HSBC SVNS 2 Leg in Montevideo preview

So Kevin Wambua’s men head to South America holding more than just a grudge, they are out for revenge and aiming to boost their standings.

They currently sit third with 16 points, just behind the USA in second with 18.

Shujaa have ramped up their preparations and will face familiar foes, determined to fix any slip-ups from Nairobi. Wambua made it clear that their sole mission is to reclaim a spot in the HSBC SVNS 1.

“The boys are sharp, focused, and ready. Our goal is to get back to the main series stage – nothing less. Every session in this camp is geared toward that objective,” Wambua stated.

Their second-leg campaign kicks off with a fiery rematch against the USA Eagles 7s on Saturday, March 21, at 6:32 pm EAT and they will be eager to avenge their Nairobi loss.

After surviving a tight contest with Canada, they will face them again in the day’s second match at 9:20 pm EAT, then wrap up Saturday with a clash against Belgium at midnight.

Sunday’s action features two fixtures: Germany at 9:55 pm, followed by a final showdown against Uruguay at 12:48 am (Monday).

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Kenya Lionesses HSBC SVNS 2 Leg in Montevideo

Meanwhile, the Kenya Lionesses have everything to fight for in these last two legs, starting in Montevideo, after a rough outing at home.

Simon Odongo’s side managed just one win – a narrow 15–12 victory over Brazil while falling to China, South Africa, Spain, and Argentina to finish fifth in the leg with 12 points.

They will need to up their game in Uruguay before heading to the final leg in Sao Paulo.

Odongo emphasized that they must go all out in the remaining legs if they hope to earn promotion to Division One next season.

“Our target is clear: we want to finish in the top three in both Montevideo and São Paulo. That gives us a real shot at competing in the Championship playoffs, which is our ultimate goal.”

The Lionesses open their campaign against China at 5:00 pm EAT, then take on Argentina, and wrap up day one with a clash against Spain. They will round off the leg with matches against South Africa and Brazil on day two.

Following this second leg, the third and final stop will be in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from March 28–29, just a week after Montevideo.

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Once all three legs are wrapped up, the top four teams will join the top eight from the World Championship Series in their own three-leg event.

In the end, the top eight of the 12 eams will lock in their spot in the SVNS Division 1 for 2027.

Kenya 7s Schedule – HSBC SVNS 2 in Montevideo, Uruguay (March 21–22, 2026)

Kickoff in East African Time EAT.

Kenya Lionesses          

Saturday, March 21

• Kenya Lionesses vs China – 5:00 pm
• Kenya Lionesses vs Argentina – 8:34 pm
• Kenya Lionesses vs Spain – 10:59 pm

Sunday, March 22

• Kenya Lionesses vs South Africa – 8:23 pm
• Kenya Lionesses vs Brazil – 10:53 pm

Shujaa

Saturday, March 21

• Shujaa vs USA – 6:32 pm
• Shujaa vs Canada – 9:20 pm
• Shujaa vs Belgium – 12:08 am (Monday)

Sunday, March 22

• Shujaa vs Germany – 9:55 pm
• Shujaa vs Uruguay – 12:48 am (Monday)