Uganda, Zimbabwe And Zambia Set The Pace As World Rugby SVNS 3 Africa Qualifiers Reach Final Day

KAMPALA, Uganda – As largely expected, tournament favourites Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia have made strong starts to the World Rugby SVNS3 Africa Qualifiers, with all three sides remaining unbeaten after the opening day ahead of the second and final day on Sunday.

The Kampala crowd was treated to some electrifying Sevens rugby throughout the day at a packed Kyadondo Rugby Grounds, as the eight-team tournament lived up to its billing from the outset.

It was pleasing to witness some of the smaller teams in the tournament showing signs of improvement and making the stronger sides dig deep, but Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia all underlined their credentials as they look to challenge for the tournament title.

Zimbabwe had to sweat for their 19-12 opening win against Morocco in Pool A, with the North Africans putting on a strong second-half performance as the Cheetahs held on for victory.

Ghana, too, came back from the break a better side against Zimbabwe, scoring two quick tries through Abdul Jalilu Yussuf and Nhyira Owusu-Ansah. However, breakaway tries by Ryan Musumhi, Tavonga Ablant, Trevor Gurwe and Dion Khumalo in the first half had created a comfortable lead for the Zimbabweans, whose 40-17 victory was completed by Tatenda Kamubvumbi’s late try.

Uganda blitzed Senegal 38-0 in their first Pool B game, but Tunisia proved a tougher opponent in their second match, with the hosts managing a 26-10 victory.

Tries by Malcolm Okello, Aaron Tukei and Shakim Semburi, as well as a penalty try, were all Uganda needed, while Tunisia fought back through Yasinne Riyeni’s brace of tries.

Earlier in the day, Nigeria beat Ghana 26-5, Zambia defeated Tunisia 10-7 and Senegal 17-14, while Morocco overcame Nigeria 36-5.

Uganda will face Zambia, the other undefeated team in Pool B, in their final group game on Sunday, while Zimbabwe will take on Nigeria in Pool A in matches that will decide the final standings in the pools.

Pool A

• Zimbabwe
• Nigeria
• Ghana
• Morocco

Pool B

• Uganda
• Zambia
• Tunisia
• Senegal

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Saturday, 26 September 2026 (EAT)

• 12:00 — Nigeria (26) vs Ghana (05)
• 12:22 — Zimbabwe (19) vs Morocco (12)
• 12:44 — Zambia (10) vs Tunisia (07)
• 13:06 — Uganda (38) vs Senegal (0)
• 14:44 — Nigeria (05) vs Morocco (36)
• 15:06 — Zimbabwe (40) vs Ghana (17)
• 15:28 — Zambia (17) vs Senegal (14)
• 15:50 — Uganda (26) vs Tunisia (10)

Sunday, 27 September 2026 (EAT)

• 09:00 — Ghana vs Morocco
• 09:22 — Tunisia vs Senegal
• 09:44 — Zimbabwe vs Nigeria
• 10:06 — Uganda vs Zambia
• 12:28 — 5th Place Semi-Final 1 — 3rd Pool A vs 4th Pool B
• 12:50 — 5th Place Semi-Final 2 — 3rd Pool B vs 4th Pool A
• 13:12 — Cup Semi-Final 1 — 1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool B
• 13:34 — Cup Semi-Final 2 — 1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool A
• 15:12 — 7th Place Final — Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2
• 15:36 — 5th Place Final — Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2
• 16:03 — Bronze Final — Loser Cup SF1 vs Loser Cup SF2
• 16:40 — Cup Final — Winner Cup SF1 vs Winner Cup SF2
• 17:02 — Medal Presentation

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