Kenya's Shujaa head coach Kevin Wambua has announced his squad for the Africa Men's Sevens tournament in Mauritius. The team includes four players who will make their international debuts: Patrick Sabatia, Glacious Owino, Dennis Livoi, and Lucky Onyango. They impressed during the recently concluded National Sevens Circuit and have been rewarded with their first Shujaa call-ups.
The quartet joins a squad that combines emerging talent with experienced campaigners as Kenya begins its continental campaign in Mauritius. Elvis Olukusi and Rayvone Ambale will co-captain the team, while Gabriel Ayimba and Brian Mutua provide additional experience. Other players in the squad include Clinton Amukwachi, David Nyangige, Arnold Agonda, and Victor Odhiambo.
Shujaa will compete in Pool B alongside Namibia, Réunion, and Madagascar at the SPARC International Rugby Stadium in Cascavelle. Kenya opens its campaign against Namibia on Saturday, October 3, at 8:44am EAT. They will then face Réunion at 11:50am, and their final pool match against Madagascar is scheduled for 2:40pm.
The Mauritius tournament is the second competition in the revised 2026 Africa Men's Sevens Series. Under the revised Rugby Africa format, Kenya and South Africa retain the top two positions in the 2026 Africa Men's Sevens rankings. The Mauritius tournament will determine rankings among the participating teams placed below them.
The assignment will give Wambua's charges valuable international competition as they build towards the 28th edition of Safari Sevens, which will be held at Nyayo National Stadium from October 9th to 11th. Kenya remains one of Africa's established sevens sides and will be looking to make a strong start to its campaign.
Kenya will be looking to give its emerging players an opportunity to gain international experience. The team has a mix of experienced and young players, which will help them achieve their goals. With a strong squad and a good pool draw, Kenya is expected to perform well in the tournament.
The 2026 Africa Men's Sevens Series is an important competition for Kenya as they look to build towards the next edition of the Safari Sevens. With a strong squad and a good preparation, Kenya is expected to make a strong impact in the tournament and gain valuable experience for their players.
Key points
- Four players - Patrick Sabatia, Glacious Owino, Dennis Livoi, and Lucky Onyango - are set to make their international debuts for Shujaa in the Africa Men's Sevens tournament in Mauritius.
- Shujaa will compete in Pool B alongside Namibia, Réunion, and Madagascar at the SPARC International Rugby Stadium in Cascavelle.
- The Mauritius tournament is the second competition in the revised 2026 Africa Men's Sevens Series.
