Comedy of errors cost Shujaa in Cape Town 7s

Kenya Sevens started their Cape Town Sevens campaign on a wrong foot after losing 21-14 to France in their group ‘A’ match in South Africa.

Shujaa were leading 14-0 at halftime, but soon after the break, France were able to respond through quick tries before the hooter from Baptiste Mazoue, Jean-Pascal Barraque and Stephen Parez to settle the tie in France’s favour.

 Jean-Pascal Barraque converted for France and will have to overcome Russia or South Africa for a Cup quarterfinal.

Kenya drew the first blood after Samuel Oliech was put through by Brian Tanga to land a converted try between the posts.

Oliech would convert his try, and before half time, Brian Tanga turned from provider to scoring his try which Oliech easily converted.

A defensive lapse from the Shujaa diminished their chances of a Cup quarter-final appearance tomorrow after Jean Baptiste Mazoue scored after the break; making the scoreboard read 14-7.

Baptiste Barraque and Stephen Perez each scored a try after a series of defensive blunders by Kenya in their own 22 yards, as the French took a 21-14 lead.

The scores would remain the same after Kenya failed to sparkle in their attack and France held on for  a deserved win.

Brian Tanga of Kenya Shujaa flies past empty stands in their Main Cup final against Samurai at the 2016 Safari 7s at Safaricom Stadium, Kasarani on September 25, 2016. Kenya beat Samurai 38-21 to be crowned champions. Photo/Stafford Ondego/www.sportpicha.com
(FILE)Brian Tanga of Kenya Shujaa flies past empty stands in their Main Cup final against Samurai at the 2016 Safari 7s at Safaricom Stadium, Kasarani on September 25, 2016. Kenya beat Samurai 38-21 to be crowned champions. Photo/Stafford Ondego/Sportpicha.

 The Innocent Simiyu side goes back to the drawing board and strategies on how they can win their two remaining games for a Cup quarterfinal berth.

Russia will be up next for Kenya, before they face hosts and African Champions, South Africa, in a match that promises to elicit fireworks in the city of Cape Town.

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