2025 Women’s Sevens Rugby: Kenya Still Top Sports Host

This November, all roads lead to Ngong Road – the heartbeat of Kenyan rugby.

The 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens is coming home, and with it, a wave of energy, pride, and purpose that’s about to light up the RFUEA Grounds.

The continent’s best twelve women’s rugby teams will collide right here in Nairobi – a stage set not just for glory, but for legacy.

And as the Lionesses prepare to defend their den before a roaring crowd, one truth stands tall: Kenya isn’t just hosting another tournament.

Kenya has become Africa’s ultimate sporting stage.

A Sporting Legacy

Kenya’s reputation as a world-class host has been years in the making  built on consistency, fan culture, and infrastructure that keeps getting better.

The Safari Sevens, which has become the heartbeat of regional rugby, Kenya has turned every hosting opportunity into a masterclass in logistics and spirit.

The secret?

Passionate fans, reliable venues and a sporting identity that feels authentically Kenyan.

RFUEA Grounds, Ngong

All eyes turn to the RFUEA Grounds – the spiritual home of Kenyan rugby.

This isn’t just a stadium; it’s a shrine.

It’s where Shujaa first roared, where the Lionesses rose, where chants from the stands have outlasted the final whistle.

Now, the Africa Women’s Sevens 2025 will mark another chapter in that story – a two-day celebration of sport, culture, and sisterhood.

Beyond the rugby, expect fan zones, music, women-in-sport forums and school rugby clinics – proof that Kenya doesn’t just host events, it curates experiences.

When fans walk into RFUEA this November, they won’t just be watching a game; they’ll be stepping into a festival.

Every successful tournament tells the world the same story: that Kenya is stable, capable, and ready for the global stage.

The government’s continued investment in stadium upgrades, digital ticketing, athlete welfare and crowd management has elevated the country’s sports profile.

What used to be makeshift fields and temporary stands are now world-class arenas with real fan experiences – safe, organized, and vibrant.

The Spotlight on Women

The 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens isn’t just about competition; it’s a symbol of inclusion.

For the first time in many years, women’s rugby is not playing second fiddle. It’s leading the narrative – right in the heart of Kenya’s sports capital.

This moment is part of a bigger picture – one where women’s sports are commanding investment, airtime, and respect.

It’s no coincidence that Kenya has hosted back-to-back events that put women at the forefront – from athletics to football, and now rugby.

Each successful hosting tells Africa and the world that this is a country ready to build equity in sport – not just for men in stadiums, but for women breaking ceilings.

The Essence of Fans

Let’s be honest – without fans, there’s no magic.

Kenyan fans are different. Whether it’s boda guys streaming matches in kiosks or families turning games into daylong hangouts, we bring unmatched energy.

That spirit has made global teams want to play here.

It’s why visiting nations talk about Kenya’s vibe long after they’ve left.

And it’s why, when the Lionesses step out this November, the crowd will feel like an extra player – a 12th woman roaring from the stands.

Building a Sporting Nation

Hosting the Africa Women’s Sevens is not the end of the story – it’s a continuation.

It signals Kenya’s intent to keep investing in sports as both a unifier and an economic driver.

Every tournament boosts local tourism, supports hundreds of jobs, and strengthens Kenya’s reputation as a safe, reliable host for future global events – from athletics to motorsport to rugby.

And as the lights go down on RFUEA this November, Kenya won’t just have hosted another championship.

It will have reinforced its place as Africa’s undisputed home of sport, unity, and pride.

When the world comes to Kenya, it doesn’t just play – it feels the game.