Kenya will host the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup from Saturday, 7 to Sunday, 8 November November at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, with 12 nations set to battle for the continent’s top honours and a coveted ticket to the World Rugby SVNS Division 3. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 13th edition of the continental competition will coincide with Rugby Africa’s 40th anniversary celebrations, adding significance to the two-day tournament that will bring together some of Africa’s leading women’s rugby sevens teams.Kenya will host the competition for the second time, having previously staged the tournament at the RFUEA Grounds in May. The upcoming edition will see the Kenya Lionesses enjoy home advantage as they seek to improve on their runner-up finish in the previous tournament.The 12 participating nations have been divided into three pools of four teams each.Humphrey Kayange impressed with Kenya Sevens rebuild after relegationHosts Kenya have been drawn in Pool B alongside Tunisia, Ghana and Egypt, while defending champions South Africa headline Pool A, where they will face Zambia, Zimbabwe and Rwanda.Pool C comprises Uganda, Madagascar, Mauritius and Burkina Faso, setting up an intriguing contest as the teams battle for progression and the opportunity to secure the tournament’s ultimate prize.The tournament’s biggest incentive will be the sole ticket to the World Rugby SVNS Division 3, raising the stakes for the participating sides as they pursue continental success and a pathway to the international sevens circuit.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036869##Kenya’s hosting of the competition comes just months after the country staged the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup, which featured four nations competing in the women’s 15s format.During the May tournament, South Africa successfully defended their continental crown after defeating the Kenya Lionesses 35-20 in the final on Sunday, 31 May.The Lionesses had enjoyed an impressive campaign, registering a 43-10 victory over Uganda before thrashing Madagascar 57-0 to set up a decisive showdown with the defending champions.Meet South Africa's fleet-footed beast who left fans in awe at 2026 Safari 7sHowever, South Africa proved too strong in the final, leaving Kenya to settle for second place after an encouraging campaign on home soil.Uganda finished their campaign with a 46-12 victory over Madagascar, a result that condemned the Lady Makis to relegation.The November competition will present another opportunity for Kenya to showcase its capacity to host major continental rugby events while giving the Lionesses a chance to capitalise on home support in their pursuit of international honours.With 12 nations converging on Nairobi and a place in the World Rugby SVNS Division 3 at stake, the two-day championship is expected to deliver an intense battle for continental supremacy.Knight Otuoma lists coaches who shaped her journey ahead of Dakar Youth Olympics
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