Kenya 7s team; Morans made light work of Nigeria to comfortably secure their second win in the ongoing Africa Men’s 7s at the Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius.The Kenyans were coming off a 40-0 win over hosts Mauritius in the opening match. They defeated Nigeria 25-0 to make it two convincing wins so far.##NAJAVA_MECA_8186110##They struck early, and in the second minute, it was Edmond Anya going over with the first of the match. The conversion attempt failed due to the strong winds. The venue was also surrounded by sugarcane fields, making the effects of the wind felt. Nigerians were physical and tackled hard compared to the Kenyans who were skillful. Benson Salem registered his name on the scoresheet with a pick and go try just before halftime. In the closing half, the Kenyans showcased a rare combination of zeal, determination, and skill to score 15 more points.They piled pressure on their opponents, causing them to infringe and Kenyans earned a scrum. From the scrum, they showcased beautiful passes before the ball landed on Dennis Abukuse’s hands. He raced clear to score the third try for Kenya. They won another scrum and this time it was Salem going over with another try. Amon Wamalwa explored a blind side to score the final try for Kenya. No conversion attempt was successful.With 2/2 convincing wins, the Kenyans will tackle Madagascar at 3:18 pm.About 2024 Africa Men’s 7s The tournament’s format this year is unique. It will be held over two weekends; this weekend and July 6-7. This extended format presents both opportunities and challenges. The overall winner will be determined by the points accumulated across the two rounds.Teams’ finishing positions after the knockout phase will earn ranking points, which will be used for seeding in the second round’s pool draw. The top two ranked teams after both rounds will qualify for the 2025 World Rugby 7s Challenger Series.Morans Squad to Mauritius: Brian Mutua (CC), Ben Salem (CC), William Mwanji, Dennis Abukuse, Elvis Olukusi, Richard Liva, Gabriel Ayimba, Harmony Wamalwa, Festus Shiasi, Joel Inzuga, Victor Odhiambo, Edmund AnyaHead Coach: Louis KisiaTeam Manager: Morgan NgumbiPhysio: John EllyMorans overpower Mauritius in Africa Men’s 7s opener
