Kenya Shujaa will tackle Wonders 7s, Kenya Morans take on SportPesa Forward Legends, Shogun meet Wellington Jaguars, while French Renegades clash with Zimbabwe in the Safari Sevens cup quarter-finals at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, October 11.
The quarter-final fixtures were confirmed on Saturday after three rounds of pool matches in the 28th edition of Safari Sevens tournament. Shujaa finished top of Pool A with an emphatic victory over Uganda, the Morans came first in Pool C despite drawing with Zimbabwe, while Shogun maintained their unbeaten record to lead Pool B. SportPesa Forward Legends also secured qualification after beating Scotland 38-17.
Shujaa, who are defending the title, completed their pool campaign with a 21-5 East African derby victory over Uganda. Despite Nygel Amaitsa being sent to the sin bin, Shujaa recovered after Aaron Tukei scored for Uganda. Gabriel Ayimba replied with a try and conversion to give Shujaa a 7-5 half-time lead. Ayimba scored again following a superb Elvis Olukusi pass, and Rayvone Ambale converted before substitute Glacious Owino raced through from a quick tap to seal the win.
Morans drew 12-12 with Zimbabwe Cheetahs, but still topped Pool C. Co-captain Clinton Amukwachi opened the scoring before Munyaradzi Ngandu reduced the arrears. Lucky Onyango restored Morans advantage late in the match, but PK Manyakara crossed under the posts to level the scores. A late passing error prevented the Morans from finding a winner.
Shogun Rugby preserved their perfect record by trouncing French Renegades 19-7. Harry McNulty opened the scoring, Tjumore Lwagal responded for the French side, and Kaleem Barreto restored Shogun's lead before Jonas Milkalcius added another try after the breather.
Wellington Jaguars himbled Southern California Nomads 26-15. Hyden Samuels scored first before Derrick Ashihundu responded. Mathew Ouma restored Wellington's advantage, Samuels added his second try, and Rudon Madchie extended the lead. Late scores from Lucas Fleming and Ashihundu could not prevent the loss.
SportPesa Forward Legends booked their quarter-final place with a 38-17 victory over Scotland. Daniel Kelly opened the scoring before Reagan Bosman responded. Duanne Raubenheimer and Bosman helped Fast Forward establish a 19-10 half-time lead. Junaid Philip created another scoring opportunity after the break, while Raubenheimer completed his hat-trick to secure victory.
Wonder 7s recorded their first tournament win, outwitting Gel Squad 29-12. Roy Maruti opened the scoring before Truter Jenico put Gel Squad ahead. Norris Tonetti and Bastien Perez helped establish an advantage, while Daniel Darugna was among the scorers in Wonder's second-half fightback.
Friday's opening round saw Zimbabwe thrash Wonder 7s 22-14, Morans defeat Gel Squad 40-17, French Renegades overcome Wellington Jaguars 22-14, and Shogun humble Southern California Nomads 38-0. Scotland dismissed Uganda 17-14, while Shujaa drew 21-21 with SportPesa Forward Legends.
Saturday's second round produced a 24-17 Zimbabwe victory over Gel Squad, a 40-12 Morans win against Wonder 7s, and a 24-12 French Renegades victory over Southern California Nomads. Shogun beat Wellington Jaguars 31-7, SportPesa Forward Legends outclassed Uganda 24-17, and Shujaa overcame Scotland 22-0.
In the final round, Wonder 7s swept aside Gel Squad 29-12, Wellington Jaguars defeated Southern California Nomads 26-15, and SportPesa Forward Legends thrashed Scotland 38-17. Morans drew 12-12 with Zimbabwe, Shogun beat French Renegades 19-7, and Shujaa dimmed Uganda 21-5.
With pool play concluded, the quarter-finals promise a compelling contest as teams pursue a place in the semi-finals and the Safari Sevens crown.
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