All eyes will be on Nairobi this month as Kenya prepares to host the 2025 Africa Women’s 7s at the RFUEA Grounds along Ngong Road on November 15 and 16. The two-day tournament will bring together 12 nations in what promises to be a thrilling display of speed, strength, and sisterhood on African soil.
Under the theme “Home Ground. Home Glory,” the championship marks a major milestone for Kenya’s sporting calendar and its growing reputation as a continental sports hub.
Participating countries include Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Madagascar, Zambia, Tunisia, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Egypt. Each team will be chasing the continental crown, and for many, a chance to cement their place in Africa’s rugby history.
The RFUEA Grounds, widely regarded as the spiritual home of Kenyan rugby, are being transformed into more than just a playing field. Organisers are promising a full weekend festival of sport and culture, featuring fan zones, school rugby clinics, women-in-sport forums, live music, and cultural showcases.
For the Kenya Lionesses, who are coming off an impressive international season and a recent Safari Sevens victory, this tournament is deeply personal. It represents a homecoming and an opportunity to turn their continental dominance into tangible silverware in front of passionate home fans.
“This is more than a tournament — it’s a statement,” organisers said in a statement. “The Lionesses are not just defending home turf; they are defending a legacy of resilience, pride, and women’s empowerment in African sport.”
Beyond the rugby, the event underscores Kenya’s growing stature as a preferred host for major international competitions. In recent years, the country has successfully hosted events such as the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the Safari Sevens, reinforcing its reputation as Africa’s sports and hospitality hub.
Hosting the Africa Women’s 7s is seen as a significant boost to Kenya’s sporting diplomacy, showcasing the nation’s readiness for global action with world-class facilities, logistics, and fan experiences.
The upcoming competition also highlights the rapid evolution of women’s rugby in Africa. For decades, female players across the continent fought for recognition and resources, training on dusty pitches and competing with limited support. Today, many of them are Olympians, professionals, and role models inspiring a new generation.
As the Lionesses step onto home soil, they do so carrying the hopes of a nation and the dreams of countless young girls who now see rugby as a sport for them. From the pioneers who first picked up the oval ball to the new stars rising through schools and community clubs, this championship celebrates how far women’s rugby in Africa has come.
With the red, green, and black flying high, Kenya will open its campaign in front of home fans in what is expected to be a charged atmosphere. Early fixtures such as Tunisia vs Egypt and Kenya vs Côte d’Ivoire are expected to set the tone for a weekend of fierce competition and continental pride.
Ultimately, the 2025 Africa Women’s 7 is more than a sporting event, it is a showcase of Africa’s unity, athleticism, and empowerment.
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