Kenyan Lionesses Defend the Den at the 2025 Africa Womens’ Sevens

This November, the roar of the Lionesses returns to Ngong Road.

For two electric days – November 15th and 16th, 2025 – the RFUEA Grounds will come alive with rhythm, rivalry and pride as twelve African nations collide for the Africa Women’s Sevens.

The air will hum with vuvuzelas, the scent of street food will mix with the tension of tight tackles, and the stands will sway with one voice: “Simba! Simba! Lionesses!”

The Homecoming

As Kenya hosts this year’s championship, it’s not just a regular feature on the sports calendar – it’s about homecoming.

It’s about reclaiming the field that raised legends, and proving that women’s rugby in Africa has arrived – loudly, proudly and on its own terms.

From Madagascar’s fiery speed to South Africa’s precision, Uganda’s grit to Tunisia’s discipline, the continent’s best will descend on Nairobi.

All eyes will be on the home team – the Kenya Lionesses – who come roaring off a strong international season and a triumphant win at this year’s Safari Sevens.

It’s more than just defending a title, they are defending their den.

The RFUEA Grounds in Ngong

The 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens is about representation, recognition and resilience.

For decades, women’s rugby in Africa has been a story of determination – training on borrowed fields, sharing kits and fighting for the spotlight.

That’s why hosting this year’s edition at the RFUEA Grounds in Ngong is phenomenal.

Kenya has mastered the art of sports hosting with flawless logistics, unmatched fan energy, and a continental vibe no other host can replicate.

RFUEA Grounds will be transformed into more than a stadium – it’ll be a festival of sport, culture, and empowerment.

Expect fan zones, rugby clinics for schoolgirls, women-in-sport panels, live music, and cultural showcases – a lively celebration of Africa’s daughters.

The Lionesses Have One Mission

For the Lionesses, this is personal.

Every pass, every tackle, every try is stitched with stories – from the pioneers who played when women’s rugby was laughed off, to the young girls now dreaming in cleats.

They’ve been to the Olympics.

They’ve battled on world stages and come heartbreakingly close before.

This time, with Kenyan drums echoing down Ngong Road, the mission is clear:Bring the Crown Home.

The fans deserve this, too. The fans who’ve watched the game grow from the shadows to the spotlight – the Boda guys streaming matches on their phones, school girls training in schools and enthusiasts donning jerseys on the stands.

This one’s for them.

Sparking a Movement

What happens on that RFUEA pitch will ripple beyond the weekend.

It’s about momentum – for young girls picking up rugby balls in Kisii, for women’s teams in Eldoret, for communities building new pitches and federations investing in inclusion.

The Lionesses carry the pulse of a movement – one that says Africa’s daughters can hit just as hard, run just as fast, and dream just as big.

Be a Part of the Story

As the whistle cuts through the Nairobi air on Day One – Tunisia vs Egypt, Uganda vs Zambia, Kenya vs Côte d’Ivoire – be a part of the story when its told.

The Lionesses will be claiming glory, and redefining what power looks like – one try at a time.

So come out.

Bring the flag, the voice, the energy.

Because when the Lionesses defend the den, it’s not just a match – it’s a celebration of how far we’ve come, and how bright Africa’s game burns.