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Shujaa seek rapid redemption as they chase Olympics dream

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The Kenya Men's National 7s players John Okoth (left) and Co Captain Vincent Onyala during training ahead of the 2023 Rugby Africa 7s tournament to be hosted in Harare Zimbabwe during the naming of traveling squad at KRFUEA Ground. Sept 12, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

In the wake of a disappointing relegation from the World Rugby Sevens Series the previous season, Kenya Sevens team, Shujaa, now stands at a crossroads, ready to embark on a journey of redemption and Olympic dreams.

Their mission is to secure the sole automatic ticket to the Paris Olympics set for next year in France.

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