Kenya Lionesses 15s Coach Paul Murunga has named the 28 woman Lionesses squad to this year’s Rugby Africa Women’s Cup taking place in Antanaravivo, Madagascar from May 4-12.
Natasha Emali captains the side that has thirteen changes from the side that did duty at the World Rugby WXV 3 competition in Dubai, UAE last October.
These are changes necessitated by the Lionesses participation at the final round of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series set for 18-19 May in Krakow, Poland.
The experienced Linet Moraa returns to the Lionesses alongside Hesla Khisa and Diana Awino while Jane Chanya, Sheila Wesa, Mitchelle Atieno, Mitchelle Alivitsa, Refa Ochando, Hellen Achieng, Elizabeth Wekesa, Nolin Khalegi,Carol Nyamwamu and Hellen Anyango are all handed maiden call ups.
This gear’s Rugby Africa Women’s Cup will be played on a round robin basis and features defending champions South Africa. Kenya, hosts Madagascar and Cameroon.
Kenya Lionesses Squad Rugby Africa Women’s Cup
2024 May 4-12 Antanaravivo. Madagascar
Natasha Emali (Captain,, Rose Otieno Captain,, Knight Otwoma,Jane Chanya, Maureen Chebet, Faith Livoi, Enid Ouma, Diana Kemunto, Naomi Jelagat, Winnie Owino, Ann Ochieng, Terry Agesa, Esther Juma, Lewin Amazimbi, Diana Awino, Diana Omoso, Mitchelle Atieno,Sheila Wesa, Hesla Khisa, Mitchelle Akingi, Mitchelle Alivitsa, Refa Ochando, Hellen Achieng, Elizabeth Wekesa, Nolin Khalegi. Linet Moraa ,Carol Nyamwamu .Hellen Anyango
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