Former Shujaa captain Oscar Juma sets condition for retirement from rugby
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Ouma did not feature for Wanyore in the recently concluded Kenya Cup campaign, prompting speculation that he may have quietly hung up his boots. But the former Shujaa forward says the desire to play still burns, and he will only step away when his body tells him it is time
Former Kenya Sevens captain Oscar Ouma has ruled out retirement from rugby, insisting he will only hang up his boots when his body tells him it is time.
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The veteran says he still believes he has more to offer both on and off the field.
Ouma did not feature for Wanyore in the recently concluded Kenya Cup campaign, prompting speculation that he may have quietly hung up his boots. But the former Shujaa forward says the desire to play still burns, and he will only step away when his body tells him it is time.
"Every time you go for training and start running, you feel like you still have a few more games in you. I'll keep trying to play for as long as I can, but if my body tells me it's time to stop, then I'll respect that," Ouma told Mozzart Sport.
For now, the former captain has embraced a different role within the game, passing on his experience to younger players while remaining available whenever his club needs him.
"I'm still here, helping in whatever capacity I can, whether it's sharing my skills, motivating the younger players, or offering guidance. At the same time, you don't want to stay too long and end up dimming someone else's light," he said.
"I contribute wherever I can, and whenever I'm called upon, I step up,” he continued.
His presence will be invaluable as Nakuru RFC begin their Prinsloo Sevens campaign on home soil. Wanyore have been drawn into a challenging Pool D alongside neighbors Menengai Oilers, Impala RFC, and Kenyatta University's Blak Blad in what is expected to be one of the tournament's most competitive groups.
Few players understand Nakuru RFC's rich rugby heritage better than Ouma.
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Long before becoming one of Kenya Sevens' household names, Ouma announced himself on the international stage with the Kenya Under-20 side, scoring a hat-trick against the Cayman Islands at the 2009 IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy.
He would go on to become one of Nakuru RFC's most influential players, helping the club secure its maiden Kenya Cup title in 2013 and cementing his place among Wanyore's greatest servants.
His performances also earned him a professional stint with Sri Lankan giants Kandy Sports Club.
On the international stage, Ouma built a career filled with unforgettable moments.
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He was a member of the historic Shujaa squad that stunned Fiji 30-7 to lift the 2016 Singapore Sevens title, securing Kenya's first-ever HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Main Cup trophy.
Earlier that same season, he grabbed global headlines during the Wellington Sevens after a thunderous tackle on New Zealand superstar Sonny Bill Williams. This collision remains one of the most iconic moments in Kenya Sevens history.
Ouma also represented Kenya at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, where rugby sevens made its Olympic debut, featured at the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow, and competed at both the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games.
His leadership qualities were rewarded in 2018 when he was appointed Shujaa captain, adding another milestone to an illustrious international career.
By the time he stepped away from the World Series, Ouma had amassed 395 points, placing him comfortably among Kenya's all-time top 10 scorers on the circuit.