Wambua retains core in Shujaa Paris 2024 Olympic Games travelling party
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The Kenya Sevens Shujaa squad.
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
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