Rugby Afrique: Kenya Lionesses name squad to face South Africa in Madagascar
Head coach Simon Odongo is gearing up for the South African test after his charges put Madagascar to the sword in their first encounter over the weekend.
The Kenya Women's Rugby team, the Lionesses, have named their final 23 to face South Africa in their second African Cup match in Madagascar on Wednesday.
Head coach Simon Odongo is gearing up for the South African test after his charges put Madagascar to the sword in their first encounter over the weekend.
On Saturday, 7 June, Kenya Lionesses began their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup campaign on a high after they outsmarted a determined Madagascar side 28-5 in a match held at Stade Makis in Antananarivo.
The win against the home side was well deserved by the Lionesses who were the better side from kick-off.
They will take on the South Africans at the same venue. Kick off 1 PM Kenyan time. Their third match will be played on Sunday against the Ugandan Women's side.
The overall points winner following the match day will be declared the African Champions.
"Historically, South Africa have had very good results against us but we are hoping to change that history," Odongo said ahead of the clash.
The Women's African Cup for Rugby is currently taking place in Madagascar and will end on Sunday, 15 June, when the final points tallies will be known.
Kenya Lionesses squad vs SA
1. Natasha Emali 2. Naomi Muhanji 3. Jane Chanya 4. Maureen Chebet (VC) 5. Naomi Jelagat 6. Enid Ouma (C) 7. Naomi Amuguni 8. Sheila Chajira 9. Edith Nariaka (VC) 10. Moreen Muritu 11. Stella Wafula 12. Faith Livoi 13. Grace Okulu 14. Freshia Awino 15. Sinaida Nyachio
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