Shujaa open Rugby Africa Solidarity 7s with win over Zimbabwe

Shujaa kicked off their Rugby Africa Solidarity 7s with a resounding 28-12 victory over Zimbabwe in Cape Town, South Africa on Saturday 12 May.

Kenya were quickly off the blocks scoring an early converted try as Zimbabwe were on the back foot from the onset.

Alvin Otieno got his name on the scorecard after picking the ball from the ruck straight from kickoff and powered to the try line. 

Shujaa were exceptional from kick-off with Billy Odhiambo breaching the Zimbabwe defense line and offloaded the ball to Jacob Ojee who touched down for the third try of the game. 

Innocent Simiyu’s charges went into the break with an emphatic 21-0 lead with Zimbabwe enduring little ball in hand possession. 

Shujaa picked up from where they left from in the first half as they kept the scoreboard ticking with a converted try from Alvin Otieno. 

Kenya Sevens took the foot off the pedal in the closing minutes of the game with Nelson Madiba bagging a try in the corner. 

Zimbabwe touched down again in the final second of the game through Ofonzwo to finish the game with 12 points. 

Shujaa will next be in action against South Africa II at 12:30 PM (EAT).