The Kenya Rugby Union has confirmed the Kenya 7s squad for the upcoming Africa Men’s 7s tournament, scheduled to take place in Mauritius on June 29-30 and July 6-7, 2024.
With the main members of the Kenya 7s squad focused on preparing for the Olympics, it will be the Morans players representing the nation in these two events.
Anya returns
Edmund Anya, who last played for the squad when Shujaa was relegated from the 2023 World 7s Series, returns after missing several tournaments due to his time in the United Kingdom.
Kenya 7s huddle in the Cape Town 7s. Photo Courtesy/ World 7s Series.
The Morans squad includes Victor Mola, who was named the top try scorer in the Great Rift 10s and previously won the Most Promising Player award in the Dala 7s. Mola is joined by fellow Strathmore Leos teammate Richard Liva.
Amon Wamalwa makes his return for the first time since helping Kenya 7s qualify for the World Cup in 2022. Joel Inzuga and Gabriel Ayimba have also been included in the squad.
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Brian Mutua, part of the 13-man squad that secured World Core status, is also in the team, with Benson Salem Adoyo captaining the side.
Abukuse included
The team sees the return of Denis Abukuse, William Mwanji, and Festus Shiasi, all of whom last featured for the national team in the first leg of the Challenger Series in Dubai.
Angelo Davids against Kenya 7s. Photo Courrtesy/SA Rugby
Kenya headlines Pool A, where they will face Madagascar, Nigeria, and Mauritius.
Morans squad to Mauritius:
1. Brian Mutua (CC). 2. Ben Salem (CC). 3. William Mwanji. 4. Dennis Abukuse. 5. Elvis Olukusi. 6. Richard Liva. 7. Gabriel Ayimba. 8. Harmony Wamalwa. 9. Festus Shiasi. 10. Joel Inzuga. 11. Victor Odhiambo.* 12. Edmund Anya.
Head Coach: Louis Kisia Team ManagerM: Morgan Ngumbi Physio: John Elly
