Kenya Sevens and the Kenya Lionesses are set to take center stage this weekend in São Paulo, Brazil, as the HSBC Sevens Series Division Two continues. After strong performances in Montevideo and Nairobi, Shujaa are looking to solidify their position, while the Lionesses face a must-win scenario to keep their 2027 qualification hopes alive.
For Shujaa, the Montevideo campaign provided both progress and reminders of work still to be done. A third-place finish, mirroring their result in Nairobi, saw Patrick Odongo and his teammates display composure, attacking clarity, and resilience under pressure. With 32 points overall, Kenya sit third in the standings, four points clear of fourth-placed Uruguay and eight points ahead of fifth- and sixth-placed Canada and Belgium. A top-four finish in São Paulo should keep them safely on track for World Championship qualification, but the competition will be fierce.
The Kenya Lionesses, on the other hand, have endured a tough run in the HSBC SVNS 2 series. After finishing fifth in Nairobi with 12 points and last in Montevideo with just 10 points, their campaign has been challenging. Head coach Simon Odongo’s side must now aim for a top-three finish in São Paulo on March 28–29 to preserve any chance of qualifying for HSBC SVNS 1 in 2027. The pressure is immense, but the Lionesses are determined to respond, drawing on the lessons from their South America outings.
Saturday and Sunday will see both teams in action with multiple matches each day, requiring depth, focus, and consistency. Shujaa will aim to translate their attacking structure and composure into wins, while the Lionesses look to sharpen their game management and execution under pressure. Fans can expect fast-paced, high-intensity rugby as Kenya’s national sevens teams chase results that will define their seasons.
Full Kenya Fixtures – São Paulo HSBC SVNS Division Two
Kenya Sevens (Men)
Saturday 28 March:
Kenya vs Germany – 4:22 PM
Kenya vs Belgium – 7:12 PM
Kenya vs Canada – 10:21 PM
Sunday 29 March:
Kenya vs USA – 5:44 PM
Kenya vs Uruguay – 8:34 PM
Kenya Lionesses (Women)
Saturday 28 March:
Kenya vs Argentina – 5:28 PM
Kenya vs South Africa – 8:18 PM
Kenya vs Spain – 11:05 PM
Sunday 29 March:
Kenya vs China – 6:06 PM
Kenya vs Brazil – 10:02 PM
