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Shujaa, Lionesses learn Tokyo Olympics group opponents

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Kenya’s Billy Odhiambo is tackled in the men's sevens rugby match between England and Kenya during day one of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on January 25, 2020. (Photo by Michael Bradley, AFP)

Kenya’s national rugby sevens men's side Shujaa have been pooled alongside South Africa, the United States of America and the Republic of Ireland in the Tokyo Olympic Games set to begin on Friday, July 23.

The women’s team, Kenya Lionesses, will tackle New Zealand, the Russian Olympic Committee team and Great Britain.  

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