Wambua retains core in Shujaa Paris 2024 Olympic Games travelling party

Kenya sevens rugby head coach Kevin Wambua has named his travelling party to the 2024 Paris Olympics days before the team heads out to their final training camp in Miramas, France.

‘Bling’, as he is popularly known in rugby circles, has maintained the core team that secured Shujaa’s return to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series with Vincent Onyala and Tony Omondi co-captaining the side.

Wambua says the team that has been in camp for weeks now is leaving no stone unturned ahead of their third Olympic games appearance.

“The team has been in camp, and we are pleased with how well we have gelled together.

“Each player has shown dedication and commitment, both on and off the field.

“We are ready to give our very best at the Olympics.”

“Our preparation has been intense, focusing on refining our skills and strategies.

“We are determined to represent Kenya with pride and aim to make a significant impact in Paris.

“With the support of our fans and the nation behind us, we are confident in our abilities and look forward to competing at the highest level.” Wambua noted”

Veteran Herman Humwa who made a return to the side in their final challenger series leg in Munich, Germany and subsequently was vital in the Madrid shootout retains his place in the team, alongside Shujaa mainstays John Okoth, Kevin Wekesa, Samuel Asati and Brian Tanga.

Kenya will hope speedster Patrick Odongo replicates his blistering form in the opening challenger series in Dubai where he touched down 12 times for Shujaa, leading the try scoring charts early on in the season.

Others who make the team are Christan Ojwang who scored Kenya’s second try in their play-off final match against Germany, Nigel Amaitsa, George Ooro and Lamech Ambetsa with Festus Shiasi and Dennis Abukuse as travelling reserves. Brian Mutugi is a training reserve.

Shujaa are pooled against Argentina, Australia, and Samoa. The team leaves for Miramas, France on July 8th for their final training camp before heading to the Olympic village for the commencement of the games.

1.     Vincent Onyala (CC)

2.     Tony Omondi (CC)

3.     John Okoth

4.     Kevin Wekesa

5.     George Ooro

6.     Samuel Asati

7.     Nigel Amaitsa

8.     Brian Tanga

9.     Patrick Odongo

10. Lamech Ambetsa

11. Chrisant Ojwang

12. Herman Humwa

Traveling Reserves: 13. Festus Shiasi 14. Dennis Abukuse

Technical

Head Coach: Kevin Wambua

Conditioning Coach: Andrew Amonde

Physio: Lamech Bogonko

Team Manager: Steven Sewe