Kenya Sevens fans left frustrated after team's winless run in Vancouver
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Reading Time: 3min | Mon. 24.02.25. | 16:52
Shujaa found themselves unable to secure a single victory, leading to concerns about their form as the HSBC SVNS continues and fans did not hold back their criticism
Kenya Sevens fans were disappointed after the team endured a winless run at the Vancouver Sevens, finishing last in the tournament.
The team's torrid showing sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many supporters voicing their frustrations over the performance.
Shujaa found themselves unable to secure a single victory, leading to concerns about their form as the HSBC SVNS continues and fans did not hold back their criticism.
Naz Musa expressed his support but lamented the team’s dismal outing.
"Although I shall always support this team, this weekend was very disappointing. No excuses for such a poor performance," he wrote.
Thomas Kamau also voiced his frustration, noting that Shujaa’s style of play has become predictable.
"We need to stop these smash-and-run tactics, let's be creative even as we up our physicality. Teams have studied Shujaa and are the easiest team to beat by simply isolating our attackers and regaining possession by working as a unit," he said.
Another fan; Samuel Ray Odhiambo sarcastically questioned the competitiveness of the team, pointing out tactical errors as the reasons behind the loss.
"Kwani Shujaa mnataka tuwekwe pool na Women teams ndio mushinde game?? (Does this team want to be pooled alongside women's teams to manage a win?
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We can’t play too much physicality in 7s. A little tactical game and avoiding basic mistakes is all the fans are asking for,” he posed.
Michael Munyi was blunt in his assessment but remained optimistic that the team knows that they are in the relegation zone and need to work harder.
"Our worst performance in the World Series so far, zero wins and finishing last. I believe the boys know what is at stake, we should do our best to avoid relegation playoffs," he expressed.
Man Okayo pointed out fundamental errors as reasons behind the winless run while also pinpointing the freezing conditions in Canada as a possible factor in their poor performance.
"The boys couldn't catch the ball, combined with poor passes, play, and defense. It's like the team only trained for kick-off and set pieces. Did the weather affect them?" he asked.
However, some fans and former players remained hopeful about the team’s potential comeback. Jeremy Griffins suggested that the cold weather had impacted the team’s performance.
The weather in Canada is significantly colder than in Kenya, especially during winter, which lasts from November to March.
Daytime temperatures can drop to –15˚C, while nights can be as frigid as –35˚C. Harsh conditions such as wind, snow, ice, and blizzards often reduce visibility and make outdoor activities challenging. The extreme cold poses serious risks, as even warm clothing may not be enough to prevent frostbite.
"The moment I saw the boys during their training session saying how cold it was and seeing their body reaction to the cold, I knew it was going to be a long weekend," he said.
Former Mwamba RFC captain Eliakim Kichoi remained optimistic about the team’s future, noting that setbacks are a normal thing in the game.
"One thing I'm sure of is that the Kenya Sevens will be in one of the finals this HSBC SVNS Series 2024/25 season. It's 7s rugby—setbacks are always there no matter how good mentally, physically, skilled or financially prepared you are," he wrote.
With the loss now behind them, Shujaa have shifted their focus to the Hong Kong 7s slated for Friday 28 to Sunday 30 March in China.
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