Rugby: Impala’s ace lands maiden call-up as squads named

Biko Adema (right) and Scotland’s Michael Fedo during the Tokyo Sevens last year. Scotland beat Kenya 12-0. Adema will miss the event. [PHOTO: AFP]

The Shujaa and Kenya squads for this weekend’s Confederation of African Rugby Sevens in Harare, Zimbabwe, and the forthcoming second leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sevens (December 5-6) have been named.

Impala play-maker Samson Onsomu has been handed his maiden Sevens call-up in the Paul Treu 12-man squad announced yesterday at the RFUEA Grounds.

Treu has also recalled Harlequin back Dennis Muhanji, who returns to the side for the first time since 2010 when he featured in the London and Glasgow legs of the series.

Treu defended his selection and exuded confidence the team will do well.

He regretted the unavailability of the quartet of Augustine Lugonzo, Max Theuri, Biko Adema and Felix Ayange due to injuries.

“Some players like Collins Injera, Lavin Asego are not available due to other commitments.”

The Andrew Amonde-captained team departs for Dubai on November 30 at 11:45pm. Kenya are in Pool C alongside England, Australia and USA.
Coach Gibson Weru will be in charge of the Shujaa team, which leaves for Harare today.
Squad to Dubai:

Andrew Amonde (Capt), Oliver Mang’eni (KCB), Bush Mwale, Oscar Ayodi , Michael Wanjala (Homeboyz), Patrice Agunda, Dennis Muhanji (Harlequin), Daniel Sikuta (Mwamba), Samson Onsomu (Impala),Tony Onyango, Alex Olaba (Strathmore), Leonard Mugaisi (Homeboyz)

Technical Bench: Paul Treu (Coach), Vuyo Zangqa, Felix Ochieng’ (Assistant Coach), Graham Bentz (Strength & Conditioning), Lameck Bogonko (Physio) and Steve Sewe (TM).

Shujaa Squad to Harare: Martin Owillah, Philip Owuor, Charles Odhiambo (Nakuru), Humphrey Mulama (Homeboyz), Peter Kilonzo, Brian Omondi, Billy Isabwa, Jacob Ojee (KCB), Samuel Motari (Strathmore), Davis Chenge (Bulls), Brian Wandera (Harlequin), Shabani Ahmed (Mwamba). Technical Bench: Gibson Weru (Coach), Newton Ong’alo (TM) and Joseph Kolli (Physio).