Shujaa had a chance to avenge Fiji after losing the final at the same venue in 2018, but fell short 21-12 in the final.
Kenya’s dream of lifting a second-ever Singapore 7s title was once again dashed at the final hurdle, falling 21-12 to a clinical Fiji side, eerily reminiscent of their 2018 heartbreak at the same stage.
Despite the defeat, it was an encouraging weekend for Shujaa, who showed resilience and flashes of brilliance throughout the tournament. With the race for a top-eight finish in the HSBC SVNS series heating up, Kenya will take plenty of positives from their performance in Singapore.
Fiji struck an early blow when captain Sevuloni Mocenacagi was sin-binned for elbowing Vincent Onyala in the face.
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The yellow card offered Kenya a golden opportunity to take control, but they were unable to capitalize fully during the man advantage.
Fortunately, Shujaa did strike before the break—Nygel Amaitsa chased down a clever drop kick from Onyala and bulldozed over the try line with power and determination. He coolly slotted the conversion, giving Kenya a 7-0 halftime lead.
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However, the second half followed a hauntingly familiar script. Vuiva Maduvalo responded almost immediately after the restart, leveling the score at 7-7.
Kenya began to falter under pressure, and it was Maduvalo again who punished a defensive lapse to give Fiji the lead for the first time at 14-7.
Alusio Vakadranu then stretched Fiji's advantage further, breaking through a stubborn Kenyan defense with an impressive solo effort to score under the posts. His try and the subsequent conversion made it 21-7, all but sealing the result.
William Mwanji pulled one back late in the game with his first-ever try in an HSBC 7s final, showing great determination to power through the Fijian defense.
However, the clock was not on Kenya's side, and Fiji held firm to clinch a 21-12 victory.
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While the wait for a second Singapore 7s crown continues, Shujaa can be proud of their grit and growth. The team’s impressive run to the final signals a resurgence, and with crucial fixtures ahead, they remain firmly in the hunt for a top-eight finish in the series.