Superb Kenya Lionesses charge to Challenger Series final after comeback victory over Colombia
Lionesses held on to the win to seal their third win in the leg and book a date with South Africa in the final, which will be played at 8:54 pm.
Kenya Lionesses maintained their perfect record in the 2025 HSBC Women’s Challenger Series in Cape Town, South Africa, after registering a 12-5 comeback victory against Colombia on Saturday afternoon to reach their second final in as many legs.
The Lionesses, who won the First Leg of the Challenger Series last weekend after defeating Argentina 17-12 in the final, started the match with the same players who lead them team to victories against Belgium and Uganda in their two Pool A matches on Friday, as coach Dennis Mwanja maintained his faith in Naomi Amuguni, Christabel Lindo, Sheila Chajira, Sinaida Nyachio, Judith Okumu, Grace Okulu, and Sharon Auma.
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Kenya found itself in unfamiliar territory soon after kick off; falling behind for the first time in the Second Leg of the series after Daniela Alzate scored a try for Colombia in the 3rd minute. Colombia had a chance to extend that lead but Laura Mejia missed her conversion, keeping the score at 5-0.
Despite their best efforts, Kenya could not find a way back into the game during the first half as Colombia defended resolutely, ensuring the first period ended 5-0 in their favour.
However, Lionesses returned stronger in the second half and got back on level terms in the 10th minute after Judith Okumu sprinted to the try line.
Sinaida Nyachio missed the conversion but it did not affect Kenya’s momentum as two minutes later, Sharon Auma embarked on a long run which ended with her making a try behind the sticks, allowing Nyachio to convert easily to give Kenya a 12-5 lead.
Lionesses held on to the win to seal their third win in the leg and book a date with South Africa in the final, which will be played at 8:54 pm.
The result puts Kenya in a strong position to earn promotion to the HSBC SVNS, the competition’s top flight as they will be leading the standings going into the third and final leg of the Challenger Series which will be held in Krakow, Poland, from 11-12 April.
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