Kenya 7s head coach Kevin Wambua has made two changes to the Shujaa squad that will travel to Australia this weekend for the Perth 7s tournament.
Vincent Onyala and Brian Tanga return to the squad after missing out on the first two legs due to injury.
The team had a residential camp for one week, preparing for the tournament.
Speaking during the team naming on January 15, 2025, co-captain Samuel Asati stated that the camp was very beneficial for the team.
“Having the boys in one place focusing on training brought us together. We’re able to work on the tactical bits of the sport and this has improved our performance,” Asati said.
“Additionally, having Onyala and Tanga back is a plus as they bring in a lot of leadership within the set-up together with Tony.”
Which teams will Shujaa face at Perth 7s?
Shujaa is in Pool C alongside Fiji, New Zealand and Uruguay. The team will kick off their Perth 7s campaign on Friday at 6:00 am against New Zealand.
At 10:59 am they will wrap up their day one action against Fiji. Later on Saturday at 7:00 am, Shujaa will face Uruguay to complete their Pool matches.
Shujaa team for Perth 7s
- Kevin Wekesa
- George Ooro(cc)
- William Mwanji
- Vincent Onyala
- Dennis Abukuse
- Samuel Asati(cc)
- Nygel Amaitsa
- AntonyOmondi
- Patrick Odongo
- Festus Shiasi
- Benson Salem
- Floyd Wabwire
- Brian Tanga
Perth 7s Shujaa match schedule
- Friday 24th January, 2025
6:00 am – New Zealand vs Shujaa
10:59am – Fiji vs Shujaa
- Saturday 25th January 2025
7:00am- Shujaa vs Uruguay
*Kick-off times in EAT
Safaricom supports Shujaa 7s with Ksh 100m
Meanwhile, telecommunications giant Safaricom has committed to support the team with Ksh 100 million.
The money, the company said, will cater for among others team’s allowances and airtime.
In addition, through a partnership between Safaricom and Kenya Rugby Union, the players will be taken through a financial literacy program.
“This investment extends beyond just financial support. It includes monthly allowances, comprehensive medical insurance, airtime, and even financial literacy programs to ensure the team has everything they need to succeed,” Safaricom said in a post on its Facebook page.
