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Rugby: Safari Sevens exposes RFUEA ground’s deplorable state

Kenya fans follow action between KCB and Spain during their Tusker Safari Sevens 2019 match at RFUEA Grounds on October 19, 2019. KCB won 24-7. Photo/Stafford Ondego/www.sportpicha.com

Though the 23rd edition of the  Safari Sevens somehow lived up to its billing with quality display of the game on the pitch and impressive fans’ attendance, the deplorable condition of the rain-soaked RFUEA grounds reflected the poor state of Kenyan sports.

As Kenya’s second string side Morans saved best for last to lift the title after stunning former World Sevens champions South Africa 19- 14 in the final, Shujaa finished third after seeing off Russia Academy 19-5.

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