Shujaa have dominated at both the Olympic Qualifying tourney and the Safari Sevens tournament under the tutelage of Kevin ‘Bling’ Wambua.
Kenya Sevens have dominated both the Africa Sevens and the Safari Sevens tournaments under the tutelage of Kevin ‘Bling’ Wambua.
Shujaa co-captain Vincent Onyala has praised the work environment Wambua and his coaching staff have created that has allowed the side to produce impressive results under his tutelage.
22:00 - 24.11.2023
RUGBY Shujaa head coach name checks two Moran players that impressed him the most at Safari Sevens
Wambua has named the two Moran players who left a positive impression on him for future Shujaa call ups at the Safari Sevens.
Wambua has already delivered two titles for Shujaa since coming on board in July, the Africa Sevens tournament, which won them a ticket to the Olympics, and the Safari Sevens title on home soil.
Onyala, who is one of the most experienced players in the current setup despite being just 26, is in awe of the atmosphere Wambua and assistants Louis Kisia and Andrew Amonde have created in the youthful camp that has helped foster incredible results.
11:04 - 24.11.2023
RUGBY Tony Omondi picks two Safari Sevens matches key to Shujaa's Challenger Series preparations
Omondi, who was named the Safari Sevens MVP, believes that their showings against strong opposition in the latter stages of the tournament will put them in a good place ahead of their World Series promotion campaign.
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“Most definitely, having that work environment, we need that friendliness, and our tech bench provides that avenue where we can connect with them on a personal level and be able to sort out our off-pitch issues that may affect our infield issues,” Onyala said in an interview with Pulse Sports.
“At the end of the day, we get the results after fixing those issues.”
13:32 - 25.11.2023
RUGBY ‘It was the easiest try of my career’ - Collins Injera opens up breaking World Series try-scoring record
The now-Mwamba assistant coach has opened up on how he ended up breaking the World Sevens Series try-scoring record in ‘easy’ fashion in a game his parents attended.
Meanwhile, the media-friendly player has revealed that managing to lift the title in front of their own supporters was something that will live long in the memory, especially for the players that debuted.
“The Swahili say that those who play at home are rewarded, and having the home advantage, you see the results.
14:40 - 23.11.2023
RUGBY Kisia divulges why Shujaa have looked unstoppable since relegation from World Series
Kisia has revealed the reasons behind the camaraderie about the team, and why they have looked unbeatable under the new stewardship.
"The boys deserved the energy behind them representing their country to their maximum ability and the results take care of themselves at the end of the day.
Spurred on by a huge crowd that included Sports CS Ababu Namwamba and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Shujaa were crowned champions in devastating fashion after demolishing Samurai 19-0 in the final.