Kenya Sevens youngster tipped for greatness despite intense scrumhalf competition
Reading Time: 3min | Wed. 18.02.26. | 17:13
The youngster first caught national selectors’ attention during the 2025 National 7s Circuit
Kenya Sevens assistant coach Louis Kisia has backed teenage scrum-half David Nyangige to carve out a lasting place in the national setup, despite fierce competition in one of Shujaa’s most talent-rich positions.
Nyangige, 18, recently made his senior debut for Kenya Sevens during the HSBC SVNS 2, a milestone that crowned a rapid rise through the ranks.
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His call-up followed eye-catching performances at the domestic level, where his power and tempo stood out against seasoned opponents.
The youngster first caught national selectors’ attention during the 2025 National 7s Circuit.
At the Embu 7s, while playing for Impala RFC, he crossed the line eight times in a brilliant display.
He was then called up during the Safari 7s, where he played a pivotal role as the second-string side, Morans finished third.
Kisia, who has tracked Nyangige’s progress since his school days, believes the teenager’s elevation has been earned.
“It is a great feeling to see him make his debut. We first met at Strathmore when he was still in high school. When I later joined Impala, he was my first call because I could see his talent and hunger,” Kisia told Mozzart Sport.
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The former Impala RFC tactician further noted that Nyangige’s pathway has been built on merit.
“At Impala, we achieved a lot, particularly in Sevens. He stood out and earned his call-up on merit. Now in the national team, he is ticking the right boxes as he works toward securing a place like someone such as Asati as a regular starter,” he explained.
That task, however, is far from straightforward.
Kenya’s halfback department is stacked with experience, including: Brian Tanga, Jackson Siketi, Rayvon Ambale, Tony Omondi, Nygel Amaitsa, and Samuel Asati.
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With only three scrum-halves making a matchday squad, competition is relentless.
“He understands what it takes because there is strong competition. I am confident that in time he will tick all the boxes and establish himself as a starter,” Kisia added.
For Nyangige, the debut has only sharpened his appetite.
“I am very happy, excited, and ready for more tournaments like these. One of the key lessons is how high the level is. Teams like the USA are extremely fit, so we have to keep raising our standards. Even improving by one percent daily will make a difference,” the soft-spoken youngster said.
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The teenager is clear about the work ahead, pointing to set pieces and execution as priorities.
“What we train must be executed on the pitch, and everything will fall into place. To everyone who has been watching, expect even more from us,” he continued.
The SVNS Division Two circuit will now head to Montevideo, Uruguay, from Saturday, 21 to Sunday, 22 March.