Shujaa name squad for Mauritius Africa Sevens as four players earn debuts

Kenya Shujaa head coach Kevin Wambua has named his squad for the Africa Men’s Sevens tournament in Mauritius, with four players set to make their international debuts.

Patrick Sabatia, Glacious Owino, Dennis Livoi and Lucky Onyango have been handed their first Shujaa call-ups after impressing during the recently concluded National Sevens Circuit.

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.

Clinton Amukwachi, David Nyangige, Arnold Agonda and Victor Odhiambo are also included in Wambua’s squad.

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 before facing Réunion at 11:50am. 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, while 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 while giving its emerging players an opportunity to gain international experience.

·         Gabriel Ayimba

·         Brian Mutua

·         Clinton Amukwachi

·         David Nyangige

·         Arnold Agonda

·         Victor Odhiambo

·         Patrick Sabatia

·         Glacious Owino

·         Dennis Ndayala Livoi

·         Lucky Onyango