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Okello ready to guide Lionesses newbies ahead of Nairobi Sevens

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Janet Okello (right) of Kenya Lionesses sprints past Namabiro Lydia of Uganda at the 2025 Safari Sevens tournament at Nyayo Stadium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Kenya Lionesses speed star Janet Okello says she is ready to guide the team’s new faces as the country prepares to host the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS Division 2 at Nyayo Stadium this weekend.

The experienced winger is one of the senior players in a squad that blends youth with experience, with Sheila Chajira captaining the side and Freshia Oduor serving as vice-captain.

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