Zimbabwe Cheetahs secure promotion at Africa Men’s Sevens

Zimbabwe’s Cheetahs have secured a place in the final of the Africa Men’s Sevens Series in Kampala, Uganda, earning promotion to the World Rugby HSBC SVNS 3 competition for 2027.

Under head coach Fortunate Chipendu, the Cheetahs maintained a perfect record throughout the tournament, defeating Zambia 24-19 in the semi-finals. Their path to the final included pool stage victories over Morocco, Ghana, and Nigeria. The team will face hosts Uganda in the championship match at the Kyadondo Rugby Grounds.

Host nation Uganda also showed strong form during the qualifiers, recording significant victories over Senegal and Tunisia to remain competitive in the tournament. The event serves as the primary African qualification pathway for the 2027 World Rugby SVNS 3 series.