NAIROBI, Kenya, November 2, 2026 – The junior women’s rugby 7s side continued their impressive campaign at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games with a convincing 19–0 victory over hosts Senegal in their second Pool A match on Monday afternoon.

The Rising Lionesses, who opened their campaign with a 12–5 victory over China, produced another disciplined performance to keep Senegal scoreless and register their second consecutive win.

In the opening match against China, Evalyne Afande and Micheal Mmboga scored the tries that secured Kenya’s victory.

Kenya’s Evelyn Afande battles against a Senegalese opponent during their encounter at the Dakar Youth Olympics on Monday afternoon. PHOTO/DAUDI WERE.

Afande, a product of Kinale Girls, the national school rugby champions, has been part of the young Kenyan side making its mark on the Olympic stage.

The 19–0 triumph over Senegal further strengthens Kenya’s campaign as the team prepare for their final Pool A encounter against Australia on Tuesday afternoon.

The upcoming fixture will be an important test for the Rising Lionesses as they seek to maintain their winning run and secure a strong position heading into the next stage of the competition.