The Kenya Lionesses have unveiled a 26-woman training squad ahead of the SVNS 2 Women’s Sevens season, retaining the bulk of last season’s core group while introducing exciting new talent
Head coach Simon Odongo has kept faith in several established regulars who were central to last season’s campaign, among them Naomi Amuguni, Stella Wafula, Moreen Muritu, Christabel Lindo, Sheila Chajira, Phoebe Akinyi, Judith Auma, Edith Nariaka, Sinaida Nyachio, Faith Livoi, Grace Okulu and Freshia Awino.
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Also returning are Janet “Shebesh” Okello and Diana Awino, both pivotal in experience and leadership. Another notable name in the squad is Nelly Chikombe, who starred at the Africa Women’s 7s and has rightfully earned her place in the SVNS 2 setup.
The squad also features several new call-ups such as Charity Nillah, Gloria Matasio, Angel Salamba, Maureen Chebet, Maxine Abuga, Tracy Msungu, Ann Namunyak, Faith Achieng, Beatrice Osimbo, Marvel Oswago and Nelly Chikombe.
Kenya Lionesses squad
Forwards
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Naomi Amuguni – Mwamba
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Stella Wafula – Impala
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Charity Nillah* – National Youth Service
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Gloria Matasio* – Shamberere
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Moreen Muritu – Kenya Harlequins
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Christabel Lindo – Impala
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Angel Salamba* – Kenya Harlequins
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Sheila Chajira – Impala
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Phoebe Akinyi – Northern Suburbs
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Maureen Chebet* – Mwamba
Backs
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Judith Auma – Impala
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Edith Nariaka – Mwamba
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Maxine Abuga* – Kenya Harlequins
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Tracy Msungu* – Nakuru RFC
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Sinaida Nyachio – Mwamba
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Ann Namunyak* – Ruck It
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Faith Achieng* – Northern Suburbs
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Beatrice Osimbo* – Shamberere
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Janet Okello – Unattached
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Marvel Oswago* – Rongo University
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Faith Livoi – Mwamba
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Grace Okulu (Foreign-based) – Nakuru RFC
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Freshia Awino – Nakuru RFC
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Nelly Chikombe* – Impala
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Diana Awino – Impala
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Yvette Okech – Northern Suburbs
