The Kenya Rugby Union has announced the squad for the upcoming HSBC Sevens Grand Final in Madrid, Spain, where the Kenya Sevens will fight for a spot back in the World Rugby Sevens Series main event.
The tournament kicks off on Friday, May 31, 2024, and is critical for Kenya, who were relegated from the main series last year due to a string of poor performances.
The Shujaa have shown remarkable resilience and determination this year, finishing second in the 2024 World Rugby Challenger Series. Their impressive performances in Dubai, Uruguay, and Germany have reignited hopes for a return to the main series.
However, the team must now prove themselves once more in Madrid, where they face tough competition in Pool B against Samoa, Spain, and Chile.
The Kenya Sevens squad for this crucial playoff includes:
- Vincent Onyala (CC)
- Tony Omondi (CC)
- Kevin Wekesa
- John Okoth
- Brian Tanga
- George Ooro
- Patrick Odongo
- Samuel Asati
- Herman Humwa
- Nygel Amaiitsa
- Lamech Ambetsa
- Chrisant Ojwang
- Brian Mutua
Kenya’s schedule in the HSBC Sevens Grand Final is as follows:
- Kenya vs Samoa: Friday, May 31, 2024, at 6:25 PM (EAT)
- Kenya vs Spain: Friday, May 31, 2024, at 10:18 PM (EAT)
- Kenya vs Chile: Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 8:18 PM (EAT)
The Shujaa, under the captaincy of Vincent Onyala and Tony Omondi, will rely on their blend of experienced players and emerging talents to secure victories in these must-win matches.
The stakes are high as a successful campaign in Madrid will earn them a much-coveted return to the World Rugby Sevens Series main event, where they aim to reestablish themselves as a dominant force.
Fans can catch all the action live on RugbyPass TV, as Kenya battles it out with Samoa, Spain, and Chile in their quest for redemption. With the nation rallying behind them, the Shujaa are set to give their all on the pitch and bring glory back to Kenyan rugby.
