The Kenya Lionesses coaching staff have unveiled the players who will represent the nation in the Rugby Africa Cup Performance Division.
The squad features experienced forwards, including Naomi Muhanji, Knight Otwoma, Phoebe Otieno, Naomi Amuguni and Sheila Chajira, who are expected to bring strength and stability in the pack.
In the backs, the team boasts several seasoned Kenya Lionesses 7s stars such as Judith Auma, Edith Nariaka, Maureen Muritu, Faith Livoi, Janet Okello, Stella Wafula, Freshia Oduor and Sinaida Mokaya, adding pace, creativity and international experience to the side.
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The tournament will feature four nations: South Africa women’s national rugby union team, Kenya Lionesses, Uganda women’s national rugby union team and Madagascar women’s national rugby union team.
Rugby Africa Cup Performance Division defending champions South Africa head into the tournament after a dominant previous campaign. The Springbok Women sealed the continental title with a commanding 61-17 victory over hosts Madagascar at Stade Makis in Antananarivo, completing a perfect run of three wins from three matches.
The Kenya Lionesses finished second in that edition and will now be aiming to go one better on home soil.
FORWARDS
Jane Chanya
Jascenta Musakali
Natasha Emali (cc)
Sheila Wesa
Valentine Otieno
Naomy Muhanji
Knight Otwoma
Phoebe Otieno
Charity Oteng’o
Naomi Jelagat
Edith Sitati
Nelly Chikombe
Naomi Amuguni
Sheila Chajira
Maria Gorette
Atieno Awuor
Marvel Oswago
BACKS
Judith Auma (cc)
Edith Nariaka
Maureen Muritu
Faith Livoi
Janet Okello
Angel Salamba
Yvette Okech
Stella Wafula
Freshia Oduor
Tracey Montex
Sinaida Mokaya
