Shujaa eye World Series return in decisive Brazil showdown
By Joel Masibo, March 28, 2026Kenya’s national rugby sevens side, Shujaa, will be chasing a spot back in the elite circuit when they feature in the final leg of the HSBC Sevens Division Two set for São Paulo, Brazil, this weekend.
Final stretch
Heading into the concluding round, the Kenyan outfit is placed third overall with 32 points. Their position has been built on steady displays that earned them bronze finishes in both Nairobi and Montevideo outings respectively
Under the guidance of head coach Kevin Wambua, the team now faces a defining moment as they aim to remain within the top three and secure qualification for next season’s HSBC Sevens World Championship.
Shujaa will begin their campaign in Brazil with a tough fixture against current table leaders Germany on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 4:22 pm, a match expected to play a key role in shaping their fate. Later that evening, they will return to action against Canada at 10:22 pm, hoping to gather early momentum and move up the ladder.
Their schedule continues on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with a clash against the United States, who are tied at the summit with Germany. Kenya will then conclude their campaign against Uruguay in what could prove to be a decisive encounter.
Germany and the USA currently share top spot with 38 points each, while Uruguay sit just four points behind Kenya, making the battle for promotion extremely tight.
With little separating the leading sides, every match in Brazil will carry significant weight. For Shujaa, finishing among the top three is the clear objective, as it would confirm their return to the prestigious World Series.
Buoyed by consistent performances and growing belief, the Kenyan team will be determined to rise to the occasion and reclaim their place among rugby sevens’ elite.
Saturday, 28 March:
Kenya Sevens vs Germany – 4:22 pm
Kenya Sevens vs Belgium – 7:12 pm
Kenya Sevens vs Canada – 10:21 pm
Sunday, 29 March:
Kenya Sevens vs USA – 5:44 pm
Kenya Sevens vs Uruguay – 8:34 pm
The women’s team, the Lionesses, will also have an equally busy schedule as they seek to improve from their fifth-place finish in Montevideo.
Saturday, 28 March:
Kenya Lionesses vs Argentina 5:28 pm
Kenya Lionesses vs South Africa – 8:18 pm
Kenya Lionesses vs Spain – 11:05 pm
Sunday, 29th March:
Kenya Lionesses vs China—6:06 pm
Kenya Lionesses vs Brazil – 10:02 pm