Kenya Morans avenge Shogun defeat to set up all-Kenyan Safari 7s final against Shujaa

The second string of the national 7s side, Kenya Morans, avenged last year’s Safari 7s semifinal defeat after thrashing Shogun Rugby 31–10 in the 2026 edition, played on Sunday afternoon at Nyayo Stadium, setting up an all-Kenyan final against the first side, Shujaa.

Morans lost last year’s semifinal to the same opponents 14–12 and were determined to settle the score.

Having enjoyed an impressive run throughout the weekend, they did not disappoint, delivering a disciplined performance.

Morans, who secured their semifinal spot after overpowering another formidable side, South Africa’s SportPesa Fast Forward 7s, 38–15, made their intentions clear early on.

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They drew first blood when Matheus Osimbo spotted a gap off the ruck, evaded the defence and raced between the posts, with Mike Lukusi adding the extras.

The Louis Kisia-coached men capitalised on their opportunities, and shortly after the restart, Morans captain Clinton Amukwachi exploited space on the left, sprinting forward before dotting down for a try, although Lukusi missed the conversion.

Shogun reduced the deficit before halftime when two-time Olympian Harry McNulty launched a long pass towards the left wing, where Elkans Wullense was alert enough to collect the ball and cross the line. He, however, missed the conversion.

While Shogun might have fancied their chances of a comeback, Morans had other ideas, producing another brilliant try as the hooter sounded.

Mike Lukusi found Amukwachi, who shrugged off the defence to score a converted try, sending Morans into the break with a commanding 19–5 lead.

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After the restart, Morans maintained their dominance and extended their advantage. Osimbo grabbed his second try of the match, although Lukusi missed the conversion.

Amukwachi then delivered a slick offload to Dennis Ndayala, who crossed the line for another seven points, stretching Morans’ lead to 31–5.

The former champions managed to score two more tries, but their late efforts were insufficient to inspire a comeback, with Morans sealing their ticket to the final.

Morans will now seek to reclaim the title when they face reigning champions Shujaa, who dispatched French Renegades 36–0 in the other semifinal. Meanwhile, Shogun will face the losing side in the third-place playoff.

Venue: Nyayo National Stadium

Women’s Round One

• 3:00 pm – Kenya Cubs 15–17 Tunisia
• 3:22 pm – Uganda 50–5 TUKS Women
• 3:44 pm – Kenya Lionesses 19–5 Junior Lionesses

Men’s Round One

• 4:06 pm – Zimbabwe 22–14 Wonder 7s
• 4:28 pm – Kenya Morans 38–17 GEL Squad 7s
• 4:50 pm – French Renegades 24–14 Wellington Jaguars
• 5:12 pm – Shogun 38–0 Southern California Nomads
• 5:34 pm – Uganda 15–17 Scotland
• 5:56 pm – Kenya Shujaa 21–21 SportPesa Fast Forward

Venue: Nyayo National Stadium

Men’s Round Two – Results

• 10:32 am – Zimbabwe 24–17 GEL Squad 7s
• 10:57 am – Kenya Morans 40–12 Wonder 7s
• 11:22 am – French Renegades 24–12 Southern California Nomads
• 11:47 am – Shogun 29–7 Wellington Jaguars
• 12:12 pm – Uganda 17–24 SportPesa Fast Forward
• 12:37 pm – Kenya Shujaa 22–0 Scotland

Men’s Round Three – Fixtures

• 3:08 pm – GEL Squad 7s 12–29 Wonder 7s
• 3:33 pm – Southern California Nomads 15–26 Wellington Jaguars
• 3:58 pm – SportPesa Fast Forward 38–17 Scotland
• 4:23 pm – Kenya Morans 12–12 Zimbabwe
• 4:48 pm – Shogun 29–7 French Renegades
• 5:13 pm – Kenya Shujaa 21–5 Uganda

Men’s Main Cup Quarterfinals: Pairings and Kick-off Times

• 10:06 am – French Renegades 17–12 Zimbabwe
• 10:28 am – Shogun 41–5 Wellington Jaguars
• 10:50 am – Kenya Morans 38–15 SportPesa Fast Forward 7s
• 11:12 am – Kenya Shujaa 54–5 Wonder 7s

Safari 7s 2026 Men’s Main Cup Semifinals

• 1:55 pm – Kenya Morans 31–10 Shogun
• 1:33 pm – Kenya Shujaa 36–0 French Renegades

Shujaa vs Kenya Morans