The quarterfinal stage of the 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens served up high-intensity rugby as teams battled for semifinal spots at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.
South Africa were ruthless from kick-off, displaying their trademark speed and structured play to dismantle Ghana 48-0.The Bok Women under the tutelage of legend Cecil Afrika dominated possession and territory, scoring at will while keeping a clean sheet to underline their status as title favourites.
Uganda produced one of their best performances to make it to the last for again beating Tunisia 31-12. Peace Lekuru and her charges combined power running with sharp offloads, pulling away in the second half to secure a well-earned semifinal slot.
Hosts Kenya Lionesses kept their campaign alive with a confident 33-12 win over Zimbabwe. After a tight opening spell, the Lionesses shifted gears, with clinical finishing and strong defensive reads proving the difference. Backed by a loud home crowd, Kenya marched into the semis with momentum and belief despite conceeding their first points of the tournament.
The upset of the round came as Madagascar stunned Zambia 17-7.
Semifinal Pairings
Kenya will now face regional rivals Uganda in a highly anticipated semifinal clash, while South Africa square off against surprise package Madagascar for a place in the final.
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