Safari7s: Shujaa bounce back to thump Zimbabwe

Kenya Sevens men's side, Shujaa quickly steadied the ship to thump Zimbabwe 26-5 following a shock 14-12 defeat to Germany to book a place in the knockout phases of the tournament.

Reeling from their shock defeat to Germany, Shujaa were out to make amends and get the boisterous crowd charged ahead of tomorrow's final stage of the Safari Sevens as they aimed to reclaim the title they won back in 2016.

Innocent Simiyu's charges were quickly off the blocks as Johnstone Olindi sliced open the Zimbabwe defense to touchdown for an early lead with Levi Amunga getting his kicking boots right with the conversion.

Amunga turned up the style as he fed Alvin Marube with a sumptuous off load with the youngster getting his name on the try scorers list with Amunga again adding the extras.

Safari Sevens: Lethargic Shujaa stunned by clinical Germany

Shujaa overturned a ruck inside the Zimbabwe 22 meter line with Olindi picking up the loose ball after a melee to ensure Kenya went into the break leading 19-0.

Shujaa picked up from where they left from in the second half as Herman Humwa raced to touchdown behind the sticks.

Zimbabwe got a consolation try as they caught Kenya napping on the right flank to put respect on the scoreline as the game ended 26-5.

Kenya Under 20 side Chipu bid failed to qualify for the knockout out phases of the tournament after falling 24-7 to Red Wailers following losses to Samurai International and South Africa All Stars 7.