Kenya Lionesses 15s squad has been unveiled ahead of their test match against Madagascar, scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2024, at RFUEA Grounds.
The squad will be captained by Natasha Emali, who will lead the front row alongside Naomi Muhanji and Rose Atieno.
Kenya Lionesses second row
In the second row are Naomi Jelegat and Maureen Chebet, while the back row features Diana Kemunto, Enid Ouma, and Sheila Chajira, who impressed during Impala’s Prinsloo 7s win.
The halfback pairing includes Edith Nariaka, with Grace Okulu at flyhalf. Terry Ayesa, Freshia Awino, and Sinaida Mokaya form the back three, with Stella Wafula and Maureen Muritu in the midfield.
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The replacements are Mitchell Akinyi, Sheila Wesa, Diana Mideva, Noleen Khaleyi, Hellen Achieng, Judith Auma, Faith Livoi, and Ann Njeri.
This match will impact the Kenya Lionesses’ World Rugby rankings after a challenging run in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup.
On the other hand, Madagascar will join Fiji, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Samoa, and Spain in the 2024 WXV 3 tournament, which will take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 27 to October 13.
Kenya Lionesses squad to face Madagascar:
- Natasha Emali (c)
- Naomi Muhanji
- Rose Atieno
- Naomi Jelegat
- Maureen Chebet
- Diana Kemunto
- Enid Ouma
- Sheila Chajira
- Edith Nariaka
- Grace Okulu
- Terry Ayesa
- Stella Wafula
- Maureen Muritu
- Freshia Awino
- Sinaida Mokaya
Replacements:
- Mitchell Akinyi
- Sheila Wesa
- Diana Mideva
- Noleen Khaleyi
- Hellen Achieng
- Judith Auma
- Faith Livoi
- Ann Njeri
