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Kenya 7s faced a formidable challenge in their second match of the Challenger Series event at Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Despite their determination, Shujaa struggled to assert themselves against Georgia, ultimately suffering a tough 17-0 defeat.

Kenya 7s challenge

In a challenging matchup against Georgia, Kenya’s sevens team, Shujaa, found themselves on the defensive from the outset.

Georgia wasted no time in capitalizing on their opportunities, with Nikoloz Rekhviashvili scoring the opening try within the first two minutes of the game.

Despite Sergi Chkhaidze missing the conversion attempt, Georgia furthered their lead with a subsequent try by Archvadze, which was successfully converted.

Despite their relentless efforts, Shujaa struggled to stage a comeback against Georgia’s strong performance.

Davit Imnadze’s try in the 13th minute sealed Georgia’s victory, securing a definitive 17-0 win over Shujaa.

With this loss, Kenya’s sevens team finds themselves with three points, placing them at the bottom of Pool A in the tournament standings.

The match against Georgia followed a thrilling victory for Shujaa against Portugal, where they displayed resilience to secure a hard-fought 19-12 win.

Against Portugal, Shujaa showed their grit as they fought tooth and nail for every point. Kevin Wekesa’s remarkable run led to the opening try, giving Shujaa an early lead.

Despite facing pressure from Portugal, Shujaa maintained their composure and capitalized on opportunities.

However, a yellow card for Dennis Abukuse left Shujaa with only six players on the field, allowing Portugal to take the lead before halftime.

Kenya 7s rally

In the second half, Shujaa rallied back with determination. Tony Omondi’s quick thinking resulted in a crucial try, leveling the scores and setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

In the final moments of the game, Chrissant Ojwang, coming off the bench, showcased his speed and skill to secure a decisive try, sealing the victory for Shujaa.