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Kenya Lionesses trash Madagascar to set up thrilling Rugby Africa Women’s Cup final with South Africa
27th May, 2026 07:35 PM
Kenya Lionesses produced another dominant display in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup after hammering Madagascar 57-0 at the RFUEA Grounds to register back-to-back victories on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
The convincing triumph now sets up a mouthwatering final showdown against reigning champions South Africa Women scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the same venue.
Total dominance
Kenya made their intentions clear early in the contest, needing only four minutes to get on the scoreboard. Nelly Chikombe shrugged off her defender before sprinting over for the opening try to give the hosts a 5-0 advantage.
Soon after, Stella Wafula extended the lead when she raced down the right flank and touched down beneath the posts, with the successful conversion stretching the margin to 12-0.
Phoebe Otieno nearly added another try in the 10th minute, but the effort was denied as the Lionesses maintained pressure deep inside Madagascar territory. However, handling mistakes and obstruction prevented the side from converting several promising chances.
Despite being temporarily reduced to 14 players, Kenya remained in control, with Marvel Oswago bulldozing over from close range for another score.
Veteran forward Sheila Chajira then crossed over in the 28th minute to widen the gap to 17-0 before Faith Livoi broke away from a maul to score another try.
Sinaida Mokaya later slotted in a penalty as Kenya headed into halftime enjoying a comfortable 25-0 lead.
The second half continued in the same fashion, with Freshia Oduor completing a brace after collecting a grubber kick to push the score to 35-0.
The Lionesses kept their dominance alive with yet another maul try before Maureen Muritu got her name on the scoresheet and successfully converted her own try to make it 47-0.
Wafula later grabbed her second try of the encounter on the right wing as Kenya surpassed the 50-point mark.
Edith Nariaka completed the rout with the final try of the afternoon, sealing a commanding 57-0 victory for the Lionesses.
