The women’s national sevens rugby team, Kenya Lionesses, continued their impressive run at the 2026 Africa Women’s 7s after registering a convincing 19-0 victory over Tunisia in their second Pool B match on Saturday, 7 November, at RFUEA Grounds.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Lionesses followed up their dominant 25-7 opening victory over Ghana with another commanding performance to maintain their unbeaten start to the continental tournament.Africa Women’s 7s: Kenya Lionesses off to perfect start with convincing win over GhanaKenya got off to a flying start, with swift ball movement and excellent interplay creating an opportunity for Moreen Muritu to set up Judith Auma for the opening try. However, the conversion attempt was unsuccessful as the hosts took an early 5-0 lead. Tunisia responded by raising their intensity and putting the Kenyan defence under pressure. The North Africans forced the Lionesses into several handling errors as they sought to find a way back into the contest.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095197##Despite the mounting pressure, Kenya held firm to preserve their advantage, heading into the half-time break with a narrow 5-0 lead.The hosts returned for the second half with renewed purpose and quickly extended their advantage. A crucial tackle from Sinaida Nyachio on a Tunisian player saw Kenya regain possession before a series of passes found Freshia Oduor, who powered over the try line for Kenya's second try of the match.Dennis Ombachi offers solution to Kenya Sevens player contracts standoffThe conversion sailed between the posts, taking Kenya's lead to 12-0.The Lionesses nearly added another try shortly afterwards but were forced into touch, losing possession in the process.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095335##Tunisia subsequently enjoyed a spell of possession as they attempted to mount a comeback. However, an infringement proved costly for the visitors, who were reduced to six players after a sin-bin decision.Kenya capitalised on their numerical advantage, with substitute Catherine Elizabeth making an immediate impact off the bench by crossing the whitewash for her second try of the tournament.Bob Muhati's father admits to anxiety whenever watching son's KCB gamesThe conversion was successful, extending the hosts' advantage to 19-0.Tunisia made another attempt to get on the scoreboard in the closing stages but struggled to make inroads against a disciplined Kenyan defence, failing to cross the halfway line.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095173##Referee Precious Pazani eventually brought proceedings to a close, confirming a clean-sheet victory for the Lionesses.The 19-0 result saw Kenya register their second win in two matches, having now secured victories over Ghana and Tunisia to comfortably top Pool B.Injera hilariously revisits unfulfilled Prado promise after historic Singapore 7s triumphThe Lionesses will now shift their attention to the quarterfinals scheduled for Sunday, 8 November.
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