The Kenya Lionesses commenced their Challenger Series campaign in Cape Town with a decisive 20-5 win over Samoa. Following an early yellow card against Samoa, Kenya took advantage, with Okullo scoring three tries. Despite Samoa’s attempts to fight back, the Lionesses’ strategic gameplay dominated the match, securing them a top position in Pool D as they prepare to face Poland next.

The Kenya Lionesses had a strong start in the Cape Town leg of the Challenger Series, achieving a 20-5 victory over Samoa. The match began with Okullo’s kickoff, quickly turning in Kenya’s favor when Samoa received an early yellow card, reducing their player count.

Capitalizing on their numerical advantage, the Lionesses maintained pressure, leading to Okullo scoring the first try, though they missed the conversion. Samoa’s woes continued as they received another yellow card, allowing Kenya to exploit this situation further and extend their lead to 10-0 before halftime.

In the second half, Samoa showed resilience, with Malia Nikalau scoring a try to close the gap to 10-5. However, Kenya’s strategy proved effective as they drew Samoa’s defense and created opportunities, leading to Naomi Amuguni scoring another try that increased the score to 15-5.

Okullo then completed her hat trick with a powerful run off a scrum, finalizing the score at 20-5. This victory solidified Kenya’s top position in Pool D, and they will next face Poland, riding high on their solid performance against Samoa.

The Lionesses’ performance in the Cape Town opener highlights their strategic advantages and team cohesion, demonstrated through effective use of numerical superiority and tactical execution. With this victory, they not only lead Pool D but also carry momentum into their next match against Poland.

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