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AfricaPress-Kenya:<\/strong> kenya Lionesses registered six wins in eight matches played over the weekend at the Rugby Africa 7s Solidarity Camp at the Maison du Rugby in Tunisia.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Kenya lost the first match to Madagascar 14-12 with speed star Janet Okello and Sheila Chajira scoring Kenya\u2019s two tries.<\/p>\n

Returning Grace Adhiambo, Chajira and Okello would then inspire Lionesses back to winning ways by beating Madagascar 19-0 in the second match.<\/p>\n

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The third match saw Lionesses fall 12-7 to Tunisia with Christabel Lindo crossing over the white was for Kenya\u2019s consolation try.<\/p>\n

In the last match, Janet Okello and Stella Nafula crossed over to ensure Felix Oloo charges ended the day on a high note by beating Tunisia 14-0 in the last match of the day.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, an improved Lionesses side thrashed Madagascar 22-0 before narrowly defeating hosts Tunisia 10-5.<\/p>\n

Kenya would then thrash Tunisia again 17-5 before whitewashing Madagascar 34-0 to finish with six wins out of eight matches played.<\/p>\n

The event will resume again in Tunisia this coming weekend.<\/p>\n

Lionesses are using the Solidarity Camp to prepare for the upcoming Olympic Games.<\/p>\n

Lionesses Squad: Philadelphia Orlando (captain), Sheila Chajira, Christabel Lindo, Enid Ouma, Leah Wambui, Terry Ayesha, Janet Okello, Sarah Oluche, Grace Adhiambo, Sheila Wafula, Cynthia Camilla, Sinaida Aura, Diana Awino and Celestine Masinde.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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