Kenya national rugby sevens team head coach Kevin Wambua has named a 13-man squad for the final legs of the HSBC SVNS World Championship set to take place in Valladolid and Bordeaux.
The squad was unveiled on Wednesday, May 22, 2026, at Moi International Sports Centre after the team completed its final training session ahead of departure for Europe.
Strathmore Leos winger Victor “Mola” Odhiambo earned his maiden call-up to the national side following impressive displays during the 2025 national sevens circuit and is now in line to make his world series debut.
Odhiambo replaces Floyd Wabwire in the travelling squad, while Chrisant Ojwang returns after missing the Hong Kong leg through injury. Gabriel Ayimba misses out on selection.
George Ooro and Samuel Asati will continue serving as co-captains, with experienced campaigners Kevin Wekesa, Dennis Abukuse, Vincent Onyala, Festus Safari, and Brian Tanga also retained in the squad. Patrick Odongo returns after recovering from the injury that sidelined him during the closing stages of the Hong Kong tournament.
Shujaa head into the decisive tournaments seeking a strong finish in the series as they target automatic promotion to the 2027 HSBC SVNS Division 1. Kenya currently sits seventh overall on eight points after finishing seventh during the opening leg held in Hong Kong last month.
Kenya has been drawn in a tough Pool A alongside the Australia national rugby sevens team, South Africa national rugby sevens team and Great Britain national rugby sevens team.
Shujaa will open their campaign against Australia on May 29 before facing South Africa later the same day. They will conclude their pool matches against Great Britain on May 30.
Speaking during the squad announcement, Wambua expressed confidence in the team’s preparations ahead of the crucial fixtures.
“The preparations have been good and the boys are ready. We are confident heading into these tournaments and now it is all about showing up, competing well, and representing the country with pride,” said Wambua.
The Valladolid tournament will be played at Estadio José Zorrilla and will serve as the penultimate leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship before the final round in Bordeaux from June 5 to 7.
Kenya 7s Shujaa Squad
- George Ooro (co-captain)
- Samuel Asati (co-captain)
- Kevin Wekesa
- Dennis Abukuse
- John Okoth
- Vincent Onyala
- Nygel Amaitsa
- Patrick Odongo
- Festus Safari
- Chrisant Ojwang
- David Nyangige
- Brian Tanga
- Victor Odhiambo Mola
