Zambia’s national women’s rugby sevens team, the Emerald Queens, has finished fifth at the 2026 Africa Women’s Sevens Championship after recording a 17-12 victory over South Africa.
The Queens produced a determined performance to overcome the South Africans, ending their campaign on a winning note and securing fifth place in the continental competition.
The fifth place finish follows a competitive campaign in Nairobi, where Zambia also made headlines on the opening day by defeating South Africa 19-14 to top Pool A, The team had earlier beaten Rwanda 50-0 and Zimbabwe 36-5.
The tournament, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 7 to 8, brought together 12 national teams competing for continental honours and a place in the international sevens pathway.
By Canaan Siame
