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Reigning Singapore Sevens champions Kenya Sevens beat Samoa on Saturday 17-7 to qualify for the main cup quarter finals at the ongoing Singapore HSBC sevens.
Shujaa were in a must win situation in the last group C match after beating Argentina 22-7 in their opening match early Saturday morning, before falling 29-7 to Australia in their second match.
The Innocent Simiyu coached side fell behind to Gordon Langkilde’s try which was converted by Tila Mealoi for a 7-0 lead.
Captain Andrew Amonde touched down, as Sammy Oliech converted to ensure it was 7-7 at the break. Samoa had two men sin binned, and Kenya capitalized on the numerical advantage as Billy Odhiambo touched down Billy Odhiambo touched down, as the impressive Nelson Oyoo’s try was converted by Eden Agero to seal the victory.
With Australia beating Argentina 19-7, Shujaa qualified for the quarters for only the second time this season. Kenya beat Fiji 30-7 in last year’s edition to win their maiden series leg in history.
Kenya will now face group A winners England in the quarter finals today at 8.36 am while Australia will clash South Africa in the main cup quarter finals.