Leading 19-6 at half time, Kenya turned on the style in the second half,
scoring five second half tries, two penalties and a conversion en route
to a 52-11 demolition job of neighbours Uganda in their Confederation
of African Rugby Division 1A semi final in Antananaravivo, Madagascar in
a fixture played before 40,000 fans at the Stade de Mahamasina on
Wednesday 10 July 2013.
This was Kenya's biggest win over Uganda since a
67-5 result in Nairobi in 1997.
Scrum half Edwin Achayo was one of eight
try scorers on the day for the Rugby Lions, landing a brace with young
Joshua Chisanga, later voted man of the man touching down once. Team
captain Wilson Kopondo also touched down once alongside Oliver Mang'eni,
Brian Nyikuli, Andrew Amonde and Cyprian Kuto. Kenny Andola manged two
conversions with Fabian Olando adding a third conversion. Isaac Adimo
added two penalties for Kenya.
Team Manager Wangila Simiyu, speaking on
phone from Madagascar said, " We stuck to our structures. The boys were
ready to defend their pride and that is what they did. We came into
this match having rectified all the mistakes from our previous encounter
against Uganda. While captain Wilson Kopondo and Joshua Chisanga were
outstanding, I still must commend the side under the stweardship of
Jerome Paarwater, they played their hearts out. We are now done with
this match and look forward to Sunday's encounter. We will carry the
Kenyan flag high."
The win saw Kenya book a berth in the
final on Sunday against the winner of the Zimbabwe/Madagascar semi final
which is currently in progress at the same venue. By beating Uganda,
Kenya also retained their Division 1A status ahead of next year's
championships which will serve as the final round of African qualifying
for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.
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