Nigeria 7s rugby head coach, Steve Lewis, has unveiled his squad for the Africa Men’s 7s Tournament, set to take place over two weekends from June 26 to July 8 in Mauritius.
The squad features several significant changes, including the absence of co-captains Declan Nwachukwu (centre) and Olukolade Awobowale (winger), both sidelined due to injuries.
Former captain Onoru Jatto is also notably missing from the roster.
“This is an exciting new squad for Nigeria Sevens, with seven debutants eager to make a name for themselves in Mauritius against the best teams in Africa,” Coach Lewis said.
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“We aim to finish with strong momentum to help us prepare for the next season,” stated Nigeria Rugby President, Dr. Ademola Are.
Rugby Africa Men’s 7s will be held at the Labourdonnais Sports Club.
Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Nigeria, Tunisia, Ghana, Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Mauritius are the 12 teams that will compete in this tournament.
Fans will witness a high-level sporting spectacle that showcases the diversity of rugby.
Nigeria 7s Team for Mauritius
1. Akpabio Samuel
2. Dodo Boluwatife
3. Sam Esukuloh
4. John Daniel
5. Richard Adeniyi-Jones
6. Macaulay Ogheneloyeme
7. Aniebonam David
8. Odunlami Oluwadara
9. Ilube Matthew
10. Henry-Ajudua Frederick
11. Etim Gabriel
12. Obano Oghenesuvwe Osereme
13. Kitto Oliver Lewis
14. Anthony John-Oluwatobiloba
