The Kenyan women's rugby team, the Lionesses, is a step closer to clinching the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup after hammering Madagascar 57-0 in a one-sided encounter in Nairobi. The Lionesses had already dispatched Uganda in their opening match to make it two wins out of two so far in the tournament.
Kenya scored ten tries, with Nelly Chikombe, Stella Wafula, and Freshia Oduor scoring a brace each. Faith Lavo, Maureen Moturi, and replacements Knight Owoma and Edith Nariako were also on the scoresheet in the dominant 57-0 win. Kenya scored four tries in the first half, leading 25-0.
With defending champions South Africa beating Uganda 47-20, the champions will face Kenya on Sunday, with the winner to be crowned African champions. Uganda will face Madagascar, with the loser being relegated from the top-tier competition.
