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Innocent Simiyu names squad for Dubai 7s
Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 19.11.21. | 11:57
Tony Omondi and Kevin Wekesa are in line to make their Sevens World Series debuts
Kenya 7s Head Coach Innocent Simiyu has announced his squad that will take part in the opening two rounds of the World 7s Series set for Dubai on November 26-27 and December 3-4.
Mwamba's Tony Omondi who missed the better part of 2021 on injury and Kabras' Kevin Wekesa are on course to make their Sevens World Series debuts after being named in the squad that jets out on Sunday.
After missing out since the 2018/19 season, Impala's Edmund Anya returns having impressed in the Safari 7s tournament with Bush Mwale also making a comeback after missing the Olympics and the 2021 World 7s Series.
Good people, vuta 🪑👇👇🕊️🇰🇪 #shujaa in🇦🇪 pic.twitter.com/BevZaIhWtE
— Alvin OTIENO (@OfficialBuffah) November 19, 2021
Nelson Oyoo will captain the side that boasts of some regulars including Alvin Odhiambo, Daniel Taabu, Billy Odhiambo, Herman Humwa, and Jeffrey Oluoch, with Johnstone Olindi also making a return.
With the squad announcement, Simiyu heaped praises on Omondi, Wekesa, and Anya, noting that the Impala's winger brings a different dimension to the team.
“We are looking at how to improve on our team execution in the quest to attain our set targets. Wekesa has a lot of potential, we indeed view him as the next Andrew Amonde. Omondi was in line for his debut in Vancouver until a concussion ruled him out. Anya played well during the pre-season Safari 7s, and apart from his pace and ball-carrying ability, brings another dimension in the air,” Simiyu said.
Shujaa Squad to #Dubai7: Nelson Oyoo (Captain), Herman Humwa, @OfficialBuffah, Johnstone Olindi, @levy_amunga, @OdhiamboBilly, @danieltaabu, Tony Omondi, @MwaleBush, @okwacha_jeffrey, @AMarube14, Edmund Anya Timothy Mmasi & Kelvin Wekesa #Kenya7s #teamKenya https://t.co/2rimj3P7pN
— Stephen Musyoka (@smusyoka) November 19, 2021
The team is in Pool B alongside USA, Argentina, and Spain for the opening tournament which kicks off on Friday 26 November 2021.
Shujaa Squad: Nelson Oyoo (Topfry Nakuru, captain), Herman Humwa (Kenya Harlequin), Alvin Otieno (KCB), Johnstone Olindi (KCB), Levi Amunga (KCB), Billy Odhiambo (Mwamba), Daniel Taabu (Mwamba), Tony Omondi (Mwamba), Bush Mwale (Homeboyz), Jeff Oluoch (Homeboyz),Alvin Marube (Impala Saracens), Edmund Anya (Impala Saracens), Timothy Mmasi (Masinde Muliro), Kelvin Wekesa (Kabras Sugar)
Management: Innocent Simiyu (Head Coach), Mike Shamiah (Assistant Coach, Skills), Anthony Muchiri (Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning), Lamech Francis (Physio), Erick Ogweno (Manager)
