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Odongo stars as Shujaa kick off promotion and relegation playoffs with win over Samoa

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Kenya Shujaa's Patrick Odongo. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya Sevens made a perfect start to the HSBC SVNS Series promotion and relegation playoffs after withstanding hard hitting Samoa to win 19-12 in their opening Group B match played on Friday at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

Patrick Odongo scored two tries and made a last minute tackle to lead Kenya to victory ahead of Sunday's winner takes it all finals.

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