FASU crows new champions at the thrilling Kings of Africa University Rugby7s in Nairobi

The Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU) proudly concludes the highly successful 2025 Kings of Africa University Rugby 7s Championship, which took place on October 4th and 5th at the United States International University – Africa (USIU-A) in Nairobi.

The event showcased the phenomenal talent and competitive spirit of university athletes from across the continent, culminating in the crowning of new champions in both the men’s and women’s categories.

FASU is thrilled to announce the official results of the championship finals:

  • Men’s Champions: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) – Kenya
  • Men’s Runner-up: Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) – Zimbabwe
  • Men’s Bronze Medalists: Busitema University – Uganda
  • Women’s Champions: Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) – Kenya

The victory of JKUAT in a hard-fought final against Zimbabwe’s ZEGU, and the gold-medal performance of the Technical University of Mombasa women’s team, highlighted the exceptional quality of rugby development within Kenyan universities. We also extend our congratulations to Busitema University of Uganda for their podium finish, demonstrating the growing depth of talent across the continent.

“The Kings of Africa Rugby 7s has once again proven to be a premier platform for showcasing the future stars of African rugby,” said a FASU 2nd Vice President, Mr. Tariq Ahshad . “The level of skill, sportsmanship, and passion displayed by all participating universities was truly inspiring. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to JKUAT, TUM, and all the medalists for their outstanding achievements. Our gratitude also goes to USIU-A for being exceptional hosts and to the fans for their unwavering support.”

The championship aligns with FASU’s core mission to promote and develop university sports across Africa, providing student-athletes with a world-class competitive experience that fosters excellence, unity, and friendship.

FASU looks forward to building on the success of the 2025 event and announces that planning for the next edition of the Kings of Africa University Rugby 7s is already underway.