Kenya Simbas have now shifted focus to facing off with Algeria this weekend in the Rugby Africa Cup after their narrow semifinal loss to Zimbabwe this past Sunday in Kampala, Uganda.

The 2025 Rugby Africa Cup final is now set, with Namibia and Zimbabwe set to battle for the continental crown and Africa’s direct qualification ticket to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

The two confirmed their places in the final after impressive victories in the semifinals staged at Namboole Stadium in Kampala. Zimbabwe saw off Kenya Simbas 29-23 in a fiercely contested semifinal on Sunday, with Namibia overcoming Algeria 21-7 to book their spot.

They will now hope to book third spot versus Algeria on Saturday.

"We are disappointed that we did not make the final. We have now shifted focus to finishing well and we will face a strong side in Algeria, captain George Nyambua said of the Saturday clash.

Uganda will now face Ivory Coast in the 7th place playoff, while Morocco and Senegal will contest the 5th place final

Full results African Men's Rugby Championships UGANDA 2025

Zimbabwe 43-8 Morocco

Algeria 41-6 Côte d’Ivoire

Namibia 55-17 Senegal

Kenya 32-24 Uganda

Match Day 2: Sunday, July 13, 2025 (Semifinals and Placements)

7th Place Semifinal: Côte d’Ivoire 3-28 Senegal

5th Place Semifinal: Morocco 24-12 Uganda

Semifinal 1: Algeria 7-21 Namibia

Semifinal 2: Zimbabwe 29-23 Kenya

Final Fixtures — Match Day 3: Saturday, July 19, 2025 (EAT)

7th Place Final – 10:00 AM

Côte d’Ivoire vs Uganda

5th Place Final – 12:00 PM

Morocco vs Senegal

3rd Place Final – 2:00 PM

Kenya Simbas vs Algeria

Rugby Africa Cup Final – 4:00 PM

Zimbabwe Sables vs Namibia