Kenya hit Namibia to reach Barthes Trophy finals
Rugby
By
Washington Onyango
| Apr 26, 2023
Kenya Chipu are through to the finals of the 2023 Barthes U-20 Trophy.
The national under-20 side defeated archrivals Namibia 24-13 on Wednesday evening at Nyayo Stadium to sail through to the finals where they will face off against defending champions Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe were first to book a ticket to the finals set for Saturday after a massive 60-06 win over Tunisia.
Against Namibia, Kenya came from 3-0 down to lead 7-3 at the break before the South African nation took a 10-7 lead after the restart. Chipu would respond again to win 24-13.
Eddy Wambugu, Raymond Chacha, Patrick Wainaina and Edmond Omondi scored Kenya's tries as they avenged their 16-6 defeat to Namibia last year in the semifinals.
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Chipu will now face off against Zimbabwe on Saturday.
The Barthes Trophy is the Africa U20 Championship that also serves as the qualification tournament for the World Rugby U20 Trophy.