Shujaa started Hong Kong Sevens' campaign with a 28-12 loss to Ireland in their opening Pool D match.
The Kenyan sevens match against Ireland on Friday morning, November 4, kicked off the 2022/2023 season.
The Cathay Pacific/HSBC, Hong Kong Sevens, returned for the first time since 2019, with Kenya grouped together with Ireland, Canada and Argentina.
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In the match against Ireland, Kenya's Billy Odhiambo gave Kenya the lead with a try however the team failed to score from the conversion kick.
Ireland quickly responded with a try and conversion, putting the scores at 5-7.
Heading into the break, Shujaa lost possession and was punished by Jordan Conroy, giving the Irish a comfortable lead of 5-14.
Minutes into the second half Billy Odhiambo scored his second try of the tournament closing the gap to 12-14.
Moments later, the Irish widened the gap after a try from Conroy, who made his second try, followed by a conversion putting the scores at 12-21.
Ireland was not done as they scored another try after the gong, followed by a conversion ending the match 12-28.
In the other group match between Argentina and Canada, the Los Pumas won 36-0 to top Pool D, followed by Ireland, with Kenya coming in at third and Canada at the bottom.
Shujaa will play their next match against Argentina on Saturday, November 5, at 6:25 EAT.
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