Safari 7s final day schedule

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Safari 7s final day schedule

Sunday 19th November, 2023 07:40 AM| By Collins Amanga

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The final day of the Safari 7s promises an exciting lineup, with six teams concluding their group stage matches before advancing to the semi-finals at RFUEA Grounds.

Fans can catch the live action on K24 TV, K24 Plus, and the K24 Live stream starting at 9:30 am. The day kicks off with Uganda facing Tropics 7s, followed by Shujaa taking on Red Wailers at 9:52 am.

Safari 7s Pool matches

Although Western Province is out of cup contention, they will challenge Samurai in pursuit of a semi-final spot. The last group stage match features Germany against Morans, battling for a place in the semis. The semi-finals are scheduled to begin at 12:00 pm, with the Cup final set for 4:55 pm.

Shujaa speedster Edmund Anya shoves Uganda Sevens scrum half Aaron Ofoywroth to score a try in a past Safari 7s match. PHOTO/Alex Njue

On the first day of the Safari 7s, Kenya 7s delivered an impeccable performance, securing victories against rivals Uganda, Tropic 7s, and South Africa at RFUEA Ground on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

In their match against Tropic 7s, Shujaa set the tone with converted tries from John Okoth and Vincent Onyala. Despite Tropic 7s responding with an unconverted try, Shujaa maintained dominance, sealing a 33-5 win with additional tries from Nygel Amaitsa and Brian Mutugi.

Shujaa continued their impressive form against Uganda, claiming a 17-5 victory. Nygel Amaitsa’s try gave Kenya a 5-0 lead, which extended to 10-0 after an impressive buildup involving Onyala and Samuel Asati. Despite missing conversions, Shujaa sealed the win with John Okoth’s try in the second half.

Morans lose in Safari 7s

In contrast, Shujaa’s junior side, the Morans, faced a setback with a 22-7 loss to KCB after initial wins against Western Province and Samurai. Despite defeats to Samurai and Germany, the victory over Western Province provided a positive note for the Morans.

Morans captain Jeff Oluoch tackled by James Murphy of South Africa during the 2019 Tusker Safari 7s finals at RFUEA grounds. PHOTO/Alex Njue

In the women’s category, the Kenya Lionesses showcased dominance with victories of 52-10, 12-5, and 31-7 against Tuks, Uganda, and Cubs, respectively, in the Safari 7s.

Men Cup semis : 1st pool B vs 2nd pool A |12:02pm
Men Cup semis :1st pool A VS 2nd pool B |12:24pm

Men 5th Semis :3rd pool B vs 4th pool A |12:46pm
Men 5th semis:3rd pool A vs 4th pool B|1:08pm

Women semis:1st WA vs 4th WA |1:30pm
Women semis :2nd WA vs 3rd WA |1:52 pm

Men 9th and 10th:5th pool A vs loser 34|2:34pm

Men 7th and 8th:Loser 33 vs Winner 32 |2:56pm

Mens 5th Final :Winner 33 vs Winner 34|3:18pm

Women 3rd and 4th :Loser 35 vs Loser 36 |3:40pm

Mens 3rd and 4th: Loser 31 vs Loser 32|4:05 pm

Womens final :Winner 35 vs winner 36|4:30pm

Main Final:Winner 31 vs Winner 32 |4:55pm

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