The Shujaa won 27-14 to get a perfect start at the Coventry Building Society Arena in the Commonwealth Games.
Kenya 27- Uganda 14: Uganda fall short in Commonwealth Games opener
Kenya Rugby Sevens avenged their loss to Uganda in the Africa Cup with a victory in the opening match of the Commonwealth Games opener.
CWG opener
In the first half, Kenya’s Johnstone Olindi, Herman Humwa and Billy Odhiambo alongside Olindi’s sole conversion gave Shujaa a 17-0 lead.
Uganda responded with Timothy Kasiga’s converted try to post 17-7 score at the break.
Philip Wokorach would then score and convert his own try after the restart for a 17-14 score before Olindi and Kevin Wekesa landed second half tries to give Shujaa the result.
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Uganda Rugby Sevens will now hope to respond fast in the second group D match against Australia at 9:20pm (EAT).
In the other group D clash, Kenya will take on Jamaica, also tonight.
Uganda will wind up their Pool D fixtures with a clash against Jamaica at 12.50pm (EAT) on Saturday 30 July.
The winners from the group stage will progress to the quarterfinals. The major goal is to reach the semi-finals for a chance at a medal.
Team Uganda: Ian Munyani, Adrian Kasito , William Nkore , Philip Wokorach, Timothy Kisiga , Michael Wokorach, Desire Ayera , Aaron Ofoyrowth, Isaac Massanganzira , Okeny Nobert , Claude Otema, Karim Arinaitwe , Alex Aturinda , Levis Ocen.
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Team Kenya: Nelson Oyoo (Captain), Herman Humwa, Alvin Otieno, Vincent Onyala, Bush Mwale, Kevin Wekesa , Tony Omondi, Johnstone Olindi , Billy Odhiambo, Edmond Anya , Daniel Taabu, Levi Amunga, Willy Ambaka.
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