Namibia to face Kenya in U20 Barthés Trophy final showdown

Staff Reporter

NAMIBIA will face Kenya in the final of the 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy after both teams secured semi-final victories in Kampala, Uganda, setting up a title decider between Africa’s two most successful junior rugby nations.

The Junior Welwitschias booked their place in the final with an 11-6 comeback victory over Tunisia, while Kenya defeated Zimbabwe 35-23 in the second semi-final to set up a repeat clash between the continent’s rugby powerhouses.

Both Namibia and Kenya will enter the final chasing a record fourth Barthés Trophy title and qualification for the World Rugby Junior Trophy.