-The results mark back-to-back championship wins for both Kenyan sides, reaffirming the Country’s dominance in the regional rugby sevens scene.
-This year’s edition brought together 12 men’s teams and 7 women’s teams from across Africa and Europe, including competitive sides from Zimbabwe, Uganda, France, and the United Kingdom.
-Fans packed the stands across the three days of competition, cheering on the home teams and creating an electric atmosphere that blended world-class rugby with authentic Kenyan energy.
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Kenya’s national rugby teams, Shujaa and the Kenya Lionesses successfully defended their titles at the 27th edition of the Safari Sevens held at the Nyayo National stadium in Nairobi city over the weekend.
In a thrilling finale on Sunday, Shujaa came from behind to defeat Spain’s Shogun 14-7 in the men’s final while the Lionesses edged Uganda 14-10 to claim the women’s title.
The results mark back-to-back championship wins for both Kenyan sides, reaffirming the country’s dominance in the regional rugby sevens scene.
This year’s edition brought together 12 men’s teams and 7 women’s teams from across Africa and Europe, including competitive sides from Zimbabwe, Uganda, France, and the United Kingdom.
Fans packed the stands across the three days of competition, cheering on the home teams and creating an electric atmosphere that blended world-class rugby with authentic Kenyan energy.
Off the pitch, the weekend came alive with a vibrant entertainment lineup powered by Tusker, the tournament’s official alcoholic beverage and entertainment partner.
The Tusker Village offered fans an immersive experience featuring live performances, interactive brand zones, and all-weekend festivities that complemented the action on the field.
Saturday’s after party featured performances by Fathermoh, DJ Tophas, DJ Daffy, and MC Gogo who kept crowds energized deep into the night.
On Sunday, the energy peaked with a show-stopping set by Khaligraph Jones, whose electrifying performance brought the stadium to life, alongside DJ Joe Mfalme, DJ JR, Tha Daq Child and Hype Ballo.
The 2025 Safari Sevens was backed by a Ksh. 10 million sponsorships from Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through its Tusker brand, reaffirming the brewer’s three-decade-long partnership with Kenyan rugby.
The sponsorship supported both the tournament’s organization and the fan engagement experience, showcasing Tusker’s commitment to uniting Kenyans through sports and celebration.
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