The Zimbabwe men’s sevens team has fired a warning shot to the rest of Africa’s rapidly developing sevens nations by stunning hosts Uganda.
The Zimbabwe men's sevens team defeated host nation Uganda 26-19 to claim the Rugby Africa 7s title at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds in Kampala. The victory secures the Cheetahs qualification for the HSBC SVNS 3 tournament scheduled for later this year. Uganda built an early lead through tries from Daniels Otim and Malcom Okello before Zimbabwe battled back.
After a yellow card to Ryan Mushumi, Zimbabwe cut the deficit with a try from PK Manyakara and levelled through Tatenda Kamubvumbi. Despite a late response from Uganda's Nobert Sexton Okeny, Ablant Tavonga scored a decisive try in the closing stages to secure the championship. Meanwhile, Morocco earned third place by edging Zambia 19-17.
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