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

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Kibaki Muthamia

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.

How the Women’s Sevens Are Changing the Face of African Rugby

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Kibaki Muthamia

A quiet revolution is shaking African rugby – and this time, it’s led by women. These are not your average athletes.

When they lace up their boots, they are out to prove that African women can tackle, sprint and soar with the same fire the world once reserved for men’s rugby.

And now, they have the spotlight.

This November, as twelve nations converge at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi for the 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens, the stage won’t just host a tournament.

It’s the start of a sporting transformation.

The Teams in The Seven’s

The Africa Women’s Sevens 2025 brings together twelve nations:

Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Madagascar, Zambia, Tunisia, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Egypt.

In Madagascar, they call them Les Makis – fiery and fast, their rise to continental stardom stunned the world at the 2022 Africa Sevens.

In Uganda, women’s rugby started in schoolyards and army camps, a grassroots dream that’s now birthing champions.

Zambia’s flair, Tunisia’s discipline, South Africa’s precision, and Kenya’s raw power – together, they’re building something bigger than sport.

A formerly niche game has become a movement – a reflection of how far African women have come in claiming space, not just on the field but in leadership, media, and society.

The Kenyan Lionesses

This year’s Africa Women’s Sevens lands in Nairobi – at the RFUEA Grounds in Ngong.

Kenya has earned its place as the beacon of African rugby – hosting global tournaments, growing fan culture, and nurturing both men’s and women’s talent.

For the Kenya Lionesses, it’s more than just home advantage.

It’s history coming full circle.

They’ve played the long game – from training on gravel to representing Africa at the Olympics.

Now, they return to Ngong Road, ready to defend the den and remind the continent that Kenya’s women belong among the best.

But what makes it special this time is the sense of unity.

When the Lionesses step onto RFUEA soil, they won’t just be playing for Kenya – they’ll be playing for every African girl who’s ever been told “this sport isn’t for you.”

Generational Inspiration

This year’s event is less about tries or trophies, but more about visibility and validation.

It’s about a young girl in Eldoret watching women sprint down the pitch and realizing: “Ah, that could be me.”

It’s about rugby federations investing in their women’s teams because they’ve seen what the Kenyan Lionesses and Madagascar’s Les Makis have achieved.

It’s about the ripple effect – more schools adding girls’ rugby to their timetables, more sponsors stepping up, more journalists telling these stories.

When African women play rugby, they’re not just changing the game – they’re changing the narrative.

The Rise of Africa’s Rugby Queens

Across the continent, the energy is contagious.

In Ghana, the women’s team trains in the sun-soaked fields of Accra, inspired by Kenya’s rise.

In Tunisia, girls now play in structured leagues where there used to be none.

And in Zambia, the “Copper Queens” of rugby have turned local tournaments into cultural events that draw crowds and conversation.

Step by step, tackle by tackle, Africa’s daughters are rising – and this November in Nairobi, the world will finally have to pay attention.

Let’s Celebrate the Audacity

When the referee’s whistle pierces the air at the RFUEA Grounds, it’ll be more than the start of a match.

It’ll be the sound of a movement roaring louder than ever before – a celebration of strength, unity, and sisterhood across nations.

Because in the end, the Africa Women’s Sevens is not just a tournament.

It’s a declaration that African women are not waiting for their turn anymore.

Get a ticket now to watch the Kenyan Lionesses defend their den at the RFUEA Grounds in Ngong.

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

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Kibaki Muthamia

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.