Kenya Harlequin have announced their player leadership teams ahead of the 2025/26 Kenya Cup season.
Jeff Kiragu has been named as the captain of the men’s team, with Kenya U20 internationals Patrick Wainaina and Faran Juma appointed as his assistants.
Kenya Harlequin Queens skipper
For the Kenya Harlequin Queens, Naomi Muhanji will lead the side as captain, assisted by Maria Gacheru.
“We’re proud to announce the Kenya Harlequins player leadership team for the 2025/26 season! Club Captain Jeff Kiragu assisted by Vice Captains Patrick Wainaina & Faran Juma. Quins Queens: Captain Naomi Muhanji, Vice Captain Maria Gacheru,” read a statement from Kenya Harlequin.
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The leadership group will work closely with the technical bench led by Head Coach Patrice Agunda. Agunda will be assisted by Simon Odongo, who also serves as Deputy Head Coach and oversees both the Sevens and 15s defensive units.
The strength and conditioning departmentwill be handled by Michael Shamiahand former Kenya 7s star Willy Ambaka.
The physiotherapy unit will be led by Gerald Omondi, supported by Kate Muisyo and Kennedy Barua.
On the management side, Wayne Mungei takes over as General Team Manager, while Christeve Wangila has been appointed as the Women’s Team Manager.
Quins, who recently parted ways with several players, will be looking to compete effectively under the guidance of their new coaching and management teams as they head into the upcoming season.
