Nairobi: Kenya's national rugby teams, Shujaa and the Kenya Lionesses, successfully defended their titles at the 27th edition of the Safari Sevens, held this past weekend at the Nyayo National Stadium. In a thrilling finale, Shujaa came from behind to defeat Spain's Shogun 14-7 in the men's final, while the Lionesses edged Uganda 14-10 to claim the women's title.
According to Kenya News Agency, the results mark back-to-back championship wins for both Kenyan sides, reaffirming the country's dominance in the regional rugby sevens scene. This year's edition brought together 12 men's teams and 7 women's teams from across Africa and Europe, including competitive sides from Zimbabwe, Uganda, France, and the United Kingdom.
Fans packed the stands across the three days of competition, cheering on the home teams and creating an electric atmosphere that blended world-class rugby with authentic Kenyan energy. The 2025 Safari Sevens was backed by a Sh10 million sponsorship from Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through its Tusker brand, reaffirming the brewer's three-decade-long partnership with Kenyan rugby.
The sponsorship supported both the tournament's organization and the fan engagement experience, showcasing Tusker's commitment to uniting Kenyans through sports.