Sevens legend Injera backs Shujaa to shine in Valladolid leg

Former national sevens team captain Collis Injera has backed Shujaa to shine in the HSBC World Sevens, which will take place between the 29th and 30th of next month in Valladolid, Spain.

Speaking to Citizen Digital, Injera said he was impressed by what he saw in the Hong Kong series and believes the team has what it takes to shine in Spain.

“Making a comeback… was a good thing for the team; they showed determination and they put in the hard work required for them to finish seventh and I believe they will improve,” said Injera

Shujaa will face South Africa, Australia, and Great Britain in Pool A, a grouping that presents both opportunity and danger based on recent form but the former captain says with proper preparation they team has what it takes to conquer the group.

“It is a tough pool for us but that is what the series is made of,” explained. “The opponents also know what to expect from Kenya and it will be exciting to what out,” added Injera

Kenya heads into the tournament on the back of a seventh-place finish at the Hong Kong Sevens 2026, and Injera has urged them to improve on their defence ahead of the tournament next month.

“There is need for the defence to improve ahead of the Vallodolid leg; there were some lapses from the team and I believe the technical bench will work out on that,” stated the former captain.