Kenya Sevens booked their place in the Safari 7s quarterfinals after defeating Uganda Select 21-5 in a heated Pool B encounter at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, 10 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe hosts completed their pool assignments unbeaten, having opened their campaign with a 21-21 draw against Fast Forward 7s before recording a commanding 22-0 victory over Scotland.Shujaa then finished the day in style, overcoming their East African rivals to secure their place in the knockout stages.Andrew Amonde names his all-time Kenya Sevens dream teamDespite the convincing scoreline, the hosts endured a sluggish first half as Uganda enjoyed the better share of possession and tested the Kenyan defence.Shujaa were further disadvantaged when Nygel Amaitsa was sent to the sin bin, leaving Kenya with six players.Uganda capitalised on their numerical advantage to cross the whitewash, although the conversion went wide.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017136##However, Amaitsa made an immediate impact upon his return, embarking on a powerful run that covered significant ground before being brought down. He quickly formed a ruck, with Rayvon Ambale providing support.Victor Mola collected possession and linked up with Ayimba, who finished the move with a try. The successful conversion gave Kenya the lead heading into the break.Shujaa returned for the second half with renewed intensity, and Ayimba completed his brace to extend the hosts’ advantage. Ambale then delighted the capacity crowd with an impressive conversion.Safari 7s: Kenya Sevens on the verge of quarters as Morans’ perfect run continuesGlacious Owino provided the final highlight, diving over for a spectacular try that sent the packed stands into celebration. The conversion sailed through to seal a 21-5 victory for the hosts.Morans, Zimbabwe Cheetahs share spoilsMeanwhile, Kenya Morans and Zimbabwe Cheetahs played out to a hard-fought 12-12 draw, leaving their growing rivalry unresolved.The two sides traded blows in an evenly contested encounter, with neither managing to secure the bragging rights.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017141##Kenya made an early statement through Clinton Amukwachi, who crossed for a try before Dennis Livoi added the extras to hand the Morans an early advantage.Zimbabwe responded after spending close to two minutes camped inside Kenya’s half, eventually breaking through for their first try. However, the conversion was unsuccessful.As the hooter approached at the end of the first half, Lucky Onyango crossed the whitewash to restore Kenya’s advantage, with the Morans heading into the break leading 12-5.Brian Tanga names coaches who shaped his trophy-laden career as he hangs bootsThe Cheetahs emerged for the second half with renewed determination and capitalised on a Kenyan infringement to regain possession. They raced clear to score and narrow the deficit before eventually drawing level at 12-12.The result denied either side the opportunity to claim victory in a rivalry that has continued to produce competitive encounters.Lionesses edge Tunisia as Junior Lionesses fallIn the women’s category, the Kenya Lionesses concluded their Saturday fixtures with a narrow 19-17 victory over Tunisia.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017146##The win provided a positive finish to the day for the Kenyan women, who continued to battle for honours at the tournament.However, the Junior Lionesses endured a difficult outing, falling to Uganda.Action at the Safari 7s continues on Sunday, 11 October.
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