JOHANNESBURG – The Zimbabwe Cheetahs caused an upset by defeating Kenya 17-5 to lift the African Sevens Championship trophy in Monastir, Tunisia on Sunday.
It was a remarkable effort from the men from Harare who were taken to extra time in their semifinal before seeing off defending champions Uganda 24-19.
Kenya had a bit of an easier route to the final in thrashing Madagascar 36-5 in semifinal action.
The Ugandans managed to restore some pride in claiming the bronze medal with a 24-19 win over the Madagascans.
Zambia collected the plate final in outplaying hosts Tunisia 24-14.
Zimbabwe's Cheetahs receiving the African Sevens champions trophy in Tunisia on Sunday. Photo: Rugby Afrique on facebook
Sunday's results from Tunisia are:
Cup Quarterfinals:
Kenya 33 Zambia 7
Uganda 14 Tunisia 10
Zimbabwe 19 Senegal 0
Madagascar 28 Morocco 10
Bowl Semifinals:
Botswana 0 Namibia 14
Ghana 40 Mauritius 0
Plate Semifinals:
Zambia 42 Morocco 14
Tunisia 12 Senegal 7
Cup Semifinals:
Kenya 36 Madagascar 5
Uganda 19 Zimbabwe 24
7th – 8th place
Morocco 24 – 26 Senegal
Plate Final
Zambia 24 – 14 Tunisia
3rd – 4th place play-off:
Madagascar 19 – 24 Uganda
Cup Final:
Kenya 5 – 17 Zimbabwe