Kenya 7s national sides; Shujaa and Morans, will face off in the final of the Safari 7s after recording convincing semifinal victories at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, 11 October.Shujaa booked their place in the final with a commanding 36-0 victory over French Renegades, while the Morans dispatched Shogun Rugby 31-10 to set up a thrilling showdown between the two Kenyan sides. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsGabriel Ayimba opened the scoring for Shujaa fter catching the French defence off guard, with the conversion successfully added. Ayimba returned to the scoresheet moments later after Samuel Asati set him up for his second try of the match. The conversion missed, but Kenya continued to dictate proceedings.French Renegades struggled to penetrate Kenya’s defence in the opening exchanges, and although they eventually worked their way into the Kenyan 22, they failed to capitalise on the opportunity, surrendering possession.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017190##Shujaa took full advantage as Rayvon Ambale collected a loose ball and raced over the try line to extend the lead. The conversion was successful, sending Kenya into the break with a commanding 19-0 advantage.The Kenyans resumed the second half with renewed intensity, with Nygel Amaitsa setting up Victor Mola for another try. The conversion missed, but Shujaa remained firmly in control.Andrew Amonde names his all-time Kenya Sevens dream teamBrian Mutua was sent to the sin bin following a shoulder charge, leaving Kenya temporarily down to six players.However, the numerical disadvantage did little to slow Shujaa down. Glacious Owino produced one of the standout moments of the match, bursting forward from halfway and beating several defenders before grounding the ball for a spectacular try. Owino added the conversion to push the score to 31-0.Shujaa completed the rout when Festus Shiasi crossed for the final try of the match, sealing a comprehensive 36-0 victory and a place in the final.Brian Tanga names coaches who shaped his trophy-laden career as he hangs bootsMeanwhile, Kenya Morans also produced an impressive display, overcoming a physically imposing Shogun Rugby side to secure their place in the final.Shogun started aggressively, using their physical presence to challenge the Kenyans, but the Morans struck first through Matthias Osimbo, who pounced on a loose ball and raced clear to score the opening try.Clinton Amukwachi soon added another try for Kenya, strengthening the Morans’ early advantage as they settled into the contest.Shogun continued to push for a breakthrough and were eventually rewarded towards the end of the first half when they crossed the try line to reduce the deficit.Amukwachi responded in style, powering past his opponents to score his second try of the match. The successful conversion extended Kenya’s advantage to 19-5 at halftime.First Kenyan referee to officiate at IRB Series on how rugby has evolved since the 90sThe Morans maintained their momentum after the restart, with Osimbo getting his name on the scoresheet again to increase their tally.Kenya continued to find gaps in the Shogun defence, with Amukwachi producing an offload for Dennis Ndayala to finish the move. Lukusi converted to stretch the lead further.Shogun managed to add another try late in the contest, but it was too little, too late as the Morans comfortably closed out a 31-10 victory.
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