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Mwamba held as Watamu rugby action starts

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Watamu beach rugby Malindi Lions and Mwamba RFC players in action as the Watamu rugby festival started yesterday in Papa Remo Beach in Malindi. PHOTO: JOHN LAWRENCE

The second edition of the Watamu rugby festival kicked off yesterday with action packed show at Papa Remo Beach. The tourney had 8 teams divided into two pools.

In the first match of Pool A, Malindi Lions held Mwamba RFC to a 5-5 draw. Mwamba’s Jerry Ateri scored the first try on the second minute, but his celebrations were short-lived when Malindi immediately responded through Simba Aaron.

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