Kenya Lionesses dominate Pool D to set up cup semi-final clash with South Africa

The team set the tone early with a commanding 20-5 victory over Samoa, led by a stellar performance from captain Grace Okulu and moments of individual brilliance from Naomi Amuguni.
Kenya Lionesses continued their impressive form in the HSBC Sevens Challenger, securing back-to-back wins to finish top of Pool D in Cape Town, South Africa.
The team set the tone early with a commanding 20-5 victory over Samoa, led by a stellar performance from captain Grace Okulu and moments of individual brilliance from Naomi Amuguni.
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In their second match, the Lionesses roared past Poland with a dominant 29-7 win. Kenya struck first, taking an early 5-0 lead, but Poland responded with a converted try to edge ahead 5-7.
Undeterred, the Lionesses regrouped and extended their lead to 24-7 before sealing the game with a late try. Despite a missed conversion, the commanding win confirmed their place at the top of the pool.
Having topped Pool D, Kenya now faces hosts South Africa in the Cup semi-finals on Sunday, March 2, at 16:18 EAT. With momentum on their side, the Lionesses will be looking to continue their winning run and secure a place in the final.
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