Kabras RFC youngster plots swift Shujaa return after recovery
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Reading Time: 3min | Thu. 23.04.26. | 12:40
He returns at a time when Shujaa are gearing up for one of their toughest assignments yet, in Spain
Kabras RFC youngster Rayvon Ambale is plotting a swift return to the national sevens team after months on the sidelines. The budding halfback is determined to force his way back into the Shujaa fold ahead of the crucial final legs of the global circuit.
Ambale has been out of action for the past four months after suffering a tibia fracture, ruling him out of both club and international duty. But now back in the Kenya Sevens camp, the dynamic back is eager to make up for lost time and put himself in contention for selection.
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His last outing in national colours came during the 2025 Safari 7s, where he featured for Morans and helped the side secure a third-place finish. In the playoff, Morans delivered a dominant 19-0 victory over Zimbabwe to seal their place on the podium.
Now, Ambale returns at a time when Shujaa are gearing up for one of their toughest assignments yet.
Ahead of the Spain leg, Kenya have been drawn into a daunting Pool A for the upcoming SVNS World Championship set for Valladolid from Friday, 29 to Sunday, 31 May. The tournament, to be staged at the iconic Estadio José Zorrilla, represents a high-stakes penultimate round of the circuit, bringing together the world’s top rugby sevens nations.
Shujaa headline what has already been dubbed the 'group of death,' where they are set to face South Africa, Australia, and Great Britain, three of the most formidable sides on the series.
The draw presents a stern test for the Kenyan side, especially coming off a mixed campaign at the Hong Kong 7s, where they finished seventh. Following the Spain leg, the team will proceed to France for the final stretch of the season.
For Ambale, the challenge is to prove his fitness and sharpness in time to be part of that journey.
“Grateful to be back in the Kenya Sevens camp after three months out. Watching the boys battle so hard in Hong Kong has added more fuel to the fire. Now it's four weeks to put myself in the best possible position for selection for the final stages in Spain and France,” he said.
“Recovery, focus, and discipline on point. Fueling up as I push to be my absolute best when it matters most,” he continued.
Ambale’s story, however, stretches beyond the current comeback narrative.
His rise began at Butula High School, where he played a central role in one of the most remarkable underdog runs in Kenya Secondary Schools rugby sevens. Under coach Shimenga Libondo, Butula reached the final of the 2022 KSSSA tournament but fell 31-0 to giants Koyonzo High School.
Despite the defeat, Ambale emerged as the tournament’s standout performer. He was named the Most Valuable Player and finished as the top try scorer, amassing an impressive 128 points from 20 tries and 14 conversions over the two-day competition.
That breakout performance opened doors to the next level, earning him a place in the Kabras RFC junior ranks. There, he refined his game under coach Edwin Achayo, with the support of club chairman Edwin Esilaba, steadily developing into a promising prospect.
