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Uganda Zimbabwe Zambia win opening Africa Sevens matches

ChampionSport Editorial Team·27-09-2026·1 min read
Uganda Zimbabwe Zambia win opening Africa Sevens matches

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Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia each won their opening two matches at the Africa Men's Sevens Series on Saturday at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds.

The tournament serves as the World Rugby SVNS 3 Africa qualifier with teams chasing continental honours and qualification spots.

Hosts Uganda beat Tunisia 26-10 and Senegal in their Pool fixtures to top the early standings.

Zimbabwe edged Morocco 19-12 before a 40-17 win over Ghana put them alongside the hosts on two victories.

Zambia claimed tight wins over Tunisia 10-7 and Senegal 17-14 to join the leading group.

Nigeria opened with a 28-5 win over Ghana but fell 36-5 to Morocco in their second match.

Morocco recovered from their first-round loss to Zimbabwe with the heavy win over Nigeria.

The competition continues on Sunday with qualification places on the line.

  • Uganda beat Tunisia 26-10
  • Uganda beat Senegal
  • Zimbabwe beat Morocco 19-12
  • Zimbabwe beat Ghana 40-17
  • Zambia beat Tunisia 10-7
  • Zambia beat Senegal 17-14
  • Nigeria beat Ghana 28-5
  • Morocco beat Nigeria 36-5

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The ChampionSport.ug editorial team compiles and edits sports coverage for Ugandan fans — Uganda Premier League, the Cranes, the Premier League and more. Stories are drawn from official and reputable sources and reviewed before publishing.

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