Kenya Under-20 will seek to bag the title when they face defending champions Namibia in the final of the 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy on Tuesday, 11 August at Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku, Kampala.Kick-off is set for 4:00 pm, with both sides chasing history. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe winner will lift a record fourth Barthés Trophy title and secure Africa’s sole qualification slot to the 2027 World Rugby U20 Trophy. Chipu booked their place in the final after an impressive 35-23 victory over Zimbabwe.Namibia, meanwhile, had to dig deep to edge Tunisia 11-6 in a tightly contested semi-final, relying on a second-half try and a drop goal to keep their title defence alive. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9883764##Tuesday’s showdown rekindles one of the fiercest rivalries in African age-grade rugby. The two nations have shared the last two Barthés Trophy titles, with Kenya defeating Namibia 34-28 in a thrilling 2024 encounter.The Junior Welwitschias responded in 2025, beating Chipu 32-22 in the final in Harare.With the recent head-to-head standing at one win apiece, there is little to separate the sides heading into what promises to be another fiercely contested battle.KCB, Kabras to renew bitter rivalry after landing tough Kabeberi 7s poolKenya will once again look to the leadership of captain Justine Ng’ombe, while half-backs Michael Olukusi and Jackson Siketi will be tasked with controlling the tempo. Out wide, Brian Kiptanui and Faran Juma will be expected to provide the spark after starring in the semi-final victory over Zimbabwe.For Namibia, confidence will come from their resilience against Tunisia and their experience as defending champions. Lameck Ambetsa targets Shujaa comeback as he embraces fresh start at NondiesAlthough they were made to work for every point in the semi-final, they showed the composure that has become synonymous with the Junior Welwitschias in knockout rugby. Kenya U20 coach Simon Jawichre has made five changes to the matchday 23 from the side that defeated Zimbabwe 35-23 in the semi-final. Two of those changes come in the starting XV, with Innocent Indeche replacing Mike Muriithi at tighthead prop and Joshua Monoo coming in for Jaden Oyier in the second row.Mwamba RFC captain shares secret to longevity after decade in rugbyThe backline remains unchanged, with Olukusi and Siketi continuing their half-back partnership, while Rayvon Ambale and Dennis Ndayala retain their places in midfield. Abdul Zubeir and Kiptanui once again start on the wings, with Faran Juma named at fullback.There are also three changes on the bench. Jacktone Omanje, Chelsese Otieno and Randy Otuoma come into the matchday squad, replacing Jacktone Olali, Joshua Sudi and Matrix Matanga, as Kenya look to add fresh legs for the winner-takes-all showdown. Two matches will be played before the Kenya vs Namibia final.12:00 pm EAT: Tunisia vs Zimbabwe – Performance Division third-place playoff2:00 pm EAT: Uganda vs Zambia – First Division return fixture4:00 pm EAT: Kenya vs Namibia – Performance Division final.