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Kenya lose 85-0 to Portugal as Simbas bow out of 2023 World Cup qualifiers

Martin Owilah of Kenya is tackled during the RWC 2023 Final Qualifying Tournament match between Portugal and Kenya at The Sevens Stadium. [World Rugby]

Kenya Simbas are out of the 2023 World Cup qualifiers.

The Simbas were knocked out by Portugal on Saturday after a humbling 85-0 defeat to the Os Lobos in the second match of the World Cup Repechage match at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai.

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