The fifth edition of the Zambezi 7s Challenge Tournament will feature a Women’s Tournament with five international teams: two from Zambia, two from Zimbabwe, and one from Botswana.
The Tournament is growing and embracing inclusivity by welcoming more local clubs.
The fifth edition is set to ignite the Harare Sports Club this weekend, with the significant inclusion of African rugby powerhouse, Kenya, headlining a field promising intense regional rivalry.
The participation of the Kenyan national team adds considerable international pedigree, joining hosts the Zambezi Cheetahs (Zimbabwe) and the Zambian national teams in the main competition.
The addition of Kenya is a major coup for the tournament, which has been growing steadily since its debut in 2021.
In addition, the competition for the prestigious title will be fierce, with the host nation’s Zambezi Cheetahs looking to defend their consecutive victories from 2023 and 2024.
Germany lifted the trophy in 2022, and the Botswana Spartans were the inaugural winners in 2021.
The event will also feature robust local engagement with clubs like Mutare Sports Club, Old Miltonians (Bulawayo), Old Georgians Sports Club, Old Hararians Sports Club, Pitbulls, and Zimbabwe Republic Police battling for supremacy.
A total prize pool of US$14 500 is up for grabs, split equally between the men’s and women’s competitions.The winners will get US$5 000 for the Men’s Cup and the same amount for the Women’s Cup Winners.
Meanwhile, Delta Beverages through its Zambezi Lager brand is sponsoring the tournament, which runs from November 8 to 9.
