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Kenya Sevens achieved their main target of earning an immediate return to the World Sevens Series but there is still much more to conquer this year.
Kenya Sevens completed a memorable year when they secured their return to the World Series following a 33-15 win against Germany in the decisive match in Madrid on Sunday.
Shujaa had to do it the hard way as the Germans went ahead first but once they took the lead, they never looked back.
Kenya had suffered relegation last year when they lost in the playoff match to lose their core status for the first time in 19 years.
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19:30 - 02.06.2024
Shujaa spear Germany to reclaim World Sevens Series core status
Kenya Sevens returned to the World Series following a win over Germany in a tense playoff match in Madrid.
They, however, started plotting their way back in September when they shocked fancied South Africa to win the Africa Sevens in Zimbabwe and earn an Olympics ticket.
Kevin Wambua’s men would go on to win the Safari Sevens crown in Nairobi and this boosted their morale ahead of the 2024 Challenger Series which they needed to finish in the top four to be in contention for the promotion-relegation playoff.
They did just that, starting the series with cup victory in Dubai, followed by third place in Montevideo and managed fifth in Munich to earn a place in the playoff. At the playoff, they won two of their three group matches before the must-win match with Germany.
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09:53 - 02.06.2024
Shujaa’s date with destiny: Kenya Sevens one win away from World Series return
Kenya Sevens have their fate in their own hands as they take on a familiar foe in a must-win match on Sunday for a chance to seal promotion back to the World Sevens Series.
Following their return to the World Series, Wambua’s men will now turn their focus on the Paris Olympics that start in under two months.
It will be the third straight Olympics appearance for Shujaa but they will be seeking improved performances at the Games after a poor outing in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
Shujaa were kicked out of contention at the group stage on both occasions despite great promise heading into the Games, having lost all three pool matches in Rio and Tokyo.
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17:09 - 01.06.2024
Enterprise Cup: Kenya Harlequin implode as KCB rally from behind to stroll to victory to seal final against Kabras Sugar
KCB came from behind to beat Kenya Harlequin to seal a place in the Enterprise Cup final against Kabras Sugar, who rolled Nondies in Kakamega.
Good preparations will therefore be needed for a change in fortunes in Paris and plans are underway to ensure they camp at Team Kenya’s pre-Olympics base in Miramas, France and also play friendly matches against top opponents.
Kenya Rugby Union will also need to keep the players motivated, even if the union is experiencing financial challengers, so that they can stay focused on the job at hand.
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