KENYANS ADVANCE

Shujaa rout Scotland to power into semis

The Kenyan lads displayed pure class right from the off to carry an emphatic 17-0 lead into the break.

In Summary

•Man-of-the-match, Vincent Onyala, Billy Odhiambo and Nelson Oyoo each grounded the ball over the opponents' goal-line for Shujaa's three tries.

•Shujaa will now face England in the semis with their sights firmly set on the trophy.

Sammy Oliech in a past World Sevens Series tournament
Sammy Oliech in a past World Sevens Series tournament
Image: WORLD RUGBY

The Kenya national rugby sevens team Shujaa romped to the semi-finals of the Challenge Trophy at the 2022 World Cup Sevens after thrashing Scotland 24-5 in Cape Town, South Africa on Saturday.

The Kenyan lads displayed pure class right from the off to carry an emphatic 17-0 lead into the break.

Man-of-the-match, Vincent Onyala, Billy Odhiambo and Nelson Oyoo each grounded the ball over the opponents' goal-line for Shujaa's three tries.

Kenya will now face England in the semis with their sights firmly set on the trophy.

Shujaa bowed out of the Cup contention after crushing 22-7 to Argentina in Cape Town, South Africa on Friday.

Their campaign kicked off to a flying start with a 19-0 thumping of Tonga that secured them a berth in the round of 16.

Edited by Tony Mballa

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