December 13, 2024

Captains Onyala, Omondi Missing as Shujaa name Squad

Captains Onyala, Omondi Missing as Shujaa name Squad
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With Onyala and Omondu absent due contractual issues, having not signed the new season contracts, George Ooro and Samuel Asati will step up as co – captains.

Shujaa 7's co – captains Vincent Onyala and Tony Omondi were missing as coach Kevin Wambua named his squad that will represent the country in the opening two legs of HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series that is scheduled to take place in Dubai and Cape Town.

In his 13-man squad, Wambua named eight new players that will be making their debut in the HSBC sevens tournament. They include Samuel Asati (KCB), Chrisant Ojwang (Nakuru), Festus Shiasi (KCB), Brian Mutua (Kabras Sugar), William Mwanji (Kabras Sugar), Nygel Amaitsa (Strathmore Leos), Brian Ondego (Zetech Oaks) and Patrick Odongo (Daystar Falcons).

With Onyala and Omondu absent due contractual issues, having not signed the new season contracts, George Ooro and Samuel Asati will step up as co – captains.

The Dubai 7s will take place from November 30th to December 1st ,while the Cape Town 7s is scheduled for 7th - 8th December, 2024, at the DHL Stadium.

 

In the Dubai 7s, Kenya have been placed in Pool A alongside France, South Africa and Australia.

FINAL SQUAD 

  1. Samuel Asati (KCB) 
  2. Chrisant Ojwang (Nakuru)
  3. Festus Shiasi (KCB)
  4. Brian Mutua (Kabras Sugar)
  5. William Mwanji (Kabras Sugar)
  6. Nygel Amaitsa (Strathmore Leos) 
  7. Brian Ondego (Zetech Oaks)
  8. Patrick Odongo (Daystar Falcons).
  9.  Kevin Wekesa (Kabras Sugar)
  10. George Ooro (Strathmore Leos)
  11. Benson Salem (Nondies)
  12. Floyd Wabwire (KCB)
  13. Dennis Abukuse (Menengai Oilers)