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Kenya Simbas humble Uganda to keep World Cup dreams alive

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Kenya Simbas winger Griffins Chao (center) in action against Uganda during the ongoing Rugby World Cup qualifiers in Kampala,Uganda. [Courtesy, NileSpecial]

Kenya Simbas survived a late Ugandan pressure to qualify for the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup semifinals after knocking out the Rugby Cranes 32-24 in an entertaining quarterfinal match played today at the Mandela National Stadium in Uganda.

After leading by 19 points with 15 minutes left on the clock, the hosts scored two late tries in an attempt to sting the Simbas who showed class and calm in disaster to hold off the comeback attempt and win.

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