Struggling Shujaa face relegation battle again as Singapore Sevens loom large

Kenya Sevens Shujaa are staring at yet another fight for survival in the HSBC Sevens relegation playoffs.

Once a dominant force in the global sevens circuit, the team finds itself in a precarious position despite a commendable performance at the recently concluded Hong Kong Sevens.

Shujaa put up a spirited fight in Hong Kong but fell short, securing only three points. The result saw them climb to ninth place in the overall standings with 18 points.

However, even a victorious campaign in the upcoming Singapore Sevens would only take them to 38 points—insufficient to guarantee core status for next season.

Great Britain, currently above Kenya in the standings, has already sealed its place in the HSBC SVNS Series with 38 points.

This leaves Shujaa with no option but to battle for their lives in the relegation playoffs. USA, Ireland, and Uruguay, all with 17 points last season, proved their mettle in the playoffs, making the road to redemption even tougher for Kevin Wambua’s charges.

The Singapore Sevens presents a crucial challenge for Kenya, who are drawn in Pool B alongside Ireland and France. This tournament is their final chance to gain momentum before the cutthroat playoffs.

Meanwhile, at the top of the standings, Argentina has been the undisputed powerhouse this season, winning three consecutive tournaments in Perth, Vancouver, and Hong Kong.

As they look to wrap up the league title in Singapore, Shujaa must focus on survival, proving that their resurgence from last season’s relegation was not in vain.