Kenya Lionesses posted a perfect start to their 2026 Africa Women’s Sevens campaign after registering a convincing 25-7 victory over Ghana at RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, 7 November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe hosts produced an impressive second-half display to see off the visitors, with Janet Okello leading the charge with a brace as Kenya began their quest for the continental title on a positive note.Andrew Amonde praises Patrice Agunda for remarkable rebuild at QuinsKenya got off to a flying start when Freshia Oduor crossed the try line following a knock-on by Ghana. However, the Lionesses were unable to add the extras through the conversion.Ghana responded positively and took advantage of a defensive lapse by Kenya, with a Ghanaian player getting past Janet Okello before grounding the ball for a try. The successful conversion saw the visitors take a 7-5 lead.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095197##Okello quickly made amends, however, as the Lionesses worked the ball through a series of passes from the right wing, allowing the Kenyan to cross over for her first try of the afternoon. The conversion attempt was unsuccessful, but Kenya reclaimed the lead at 10-7.The score remained unchanged at the break, with the Lionesses holding a narrow three-point advantage.Dennis Ombachi offers solution to Kenya Sevens player contracts standoffKenya returned for the second half with renewed intensity and immediately put Ghana under pressure. A loose pass from the visitors presented the hosts with an opportunity to extend their lead, with Faith Livoi coming close to scoring before knocking on near the try line.The Lionesses, however, maintained their attacking pressure and were rewarded when Okello capitalised on another loose ball to ground her second try of the match. The successful effort extended Kenya’s advantage and completed her brace.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095335##The hosts continued to search for more points, with Oduor coming close to adding her second try after another attacking move. She was unable to ground the ball following a knock-on, but Kenya remained firmly in control.The match was briefly interrupted towards the closing stages as medical attention was required for an injured Ghanaian player.Bob Muhati's father admits to anxiety whenever watching son's KCB gamesUpon resumption, Kenya had the final say through substitute Catherine Elizabeth, who crossed over in the right corner to seal the victory. Her teammates celebrated the try by lifting her in the air, capping off an encouraging performance from the hosts.The conversion attempt was unsuccessful, but it made little difference as the referee brought the contest to an end with Kenya comfortably ahead at 25-7.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095173##The victory gives the Lionesses an ideal start to their campaign as they seek to secure the Africa Women’s Sevens crown.Kenya will now turn their attention to their second Pool match against Tunisia, scheduled for 4:40 pm.
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