The Kenya Simbas will kick off their Rugby Africa Cup campaign with a quarterfinal match against Senegal. The showdown is set to occur at the Mandela National Stadium in Nambole, Uganda on Saturday, July 20, 2024.
If Kenya advances past the West African team, they will proceed to face the winner of the match between Algeria and Ivory Coast in the semi-final on Wednesday, July 24. The tournament’s final day is scheduled for Sunday, July 28, also in Nambole.
The Kenya Rugby Union has announced the 2024 squad, which includes former Kenya Sevens international Johnstone Olindi, now playing his club rugby in Canada.
Additionally, players such as Andrew Siminyu, Malcolm Onsando, Thomas Okeyo, Edward Mwaura, Clinton Juma, Samson Onsomu, Beldad Ogeta, and Emmanuel Silungi, who participated in the Rugby Super Series, return to the squad after missing out on last year’s internationals.
Timothy Okwemba, who was last capped in 2019, also makes a return to the team. However, players such as John Okoth, Vincent Onyala, Brian Tanga, Samuel Asati, and Lamech Ambetsa are currently with the Shujaa team, preparing for the Olympic Games.
Jone Kubu is recovering from an ankle injury following successful surgery.
Rugby Africa Cup 2024 Schedule
Quarterfinals | Saturday, July 20
QF1 Namibia vs Burkina Faso | 1000hrs
QF2 Kenya vs Senengal | 1200hrs
QF3 Algeria vs Ivory Coast | 1400hrs
QF4 Zimbabwe vs Uganda | 1600hrs
Semifinals | Wednesday, July 24
5th Place Semi 1 | Loser QF2 vs Loser QF3 | 1000hrs
5th Place Semi 1| Loser QF1 vs Loser QF4 | 1200hrs
Semi Final 1 | Winner QF2 vs Winner QF3 | 1400hrs
Semi Final 2 | Winner QF1 vs Winner QF4 | 1600hrs
Finals | Sunday, July 28
7th Place Playoff | Loser 5th Place Semi 1 vs Loser 5th Place Semi 2 | 1000hrs
5th Place Playoff | Winner 5th Place Semi 1 vs Winner 5th Place Semi 2 | 1200hrs
3rd Place Playoff | Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 | 1400hrs
FINAL | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 | 1600hrs
