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The Kenya women’s national rugby sevens team, the Lionesses, created history by winning the Safari Sevens tournament for the first time. In a spectacular display at the Nyayo National Stadium, the Lionesses defeated South Africa’s Springbok Women in a thrilling final. The team played with flair, speed, and physicality throughout the tournament, capturing the imagination of the home crowd. The victory was a culmination of years of hard work and development in the women’s game. Captain Sinaida Aura and star player Janet Okello were instrumental in the team’s success. The historic win was a massive boost for women’s rugby in Kenya and provided the perfect platform to build on for future international competitions.