- George Ooro and Samuel Asati handed leadership role as Shujaa name squad for Safari 7s 2025.
- They will be joined by regulars Vincent Onyala, Kevin Wekesa, Chrisant Ojwang, Patrick Odongo.
- Gabriel Ayimba joins the setup alongside highly rated youngster Jackson Siketi.
The men’s national rugby 7s side, Shujaa, has announced its 13-man squad for the Safari 7s 2025 tournament taking place at the Nyayo National Stadium from 10-12 October.
George Ooro and Samuel Asati will continue in their leadership roles as co-captains after helping their KCB side lift the 2025 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit in September.
They will be joined by regulars Vincent Onyala, Kevin Wekesa, Chrisant Ojwang, Patrick Odongo, Daniel Abukuse, Floyd Wabwire, Festus Shiasi and William Mwanji.
Gabriel Ayimba returns to the Shujaa squad for the second Safari 7s in a row while Jackson Siketi makes the jump to Shujaa having represented Morans in the 2024 edition.
Speaking on the selections, head coach Kevin Wambua said, “This year’s Safari 7s is not just about showcasing talent but about building depth and testing combinations as we prepare for bigger challenges ahead.
The blend of experience and debutants gives us balance, and the home fans can expect a feast of rugby.”
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Shujaa name squad for Safari 7s 2025
Samuel Asati, (C), George Ooro (C), Vincent Onyala, Dennis Abukuse, Gabby Ayimba, Nygel Amaitsa, Christan Ojwang, Patrick Odongo, Jackson Siketi, Floyd Wabwire, Festus Shiasi, William Mwanji.
Safari 7s 2025 tournament
The 27th edition of the Safari Sevens is set to electrify the Nyayo National Stadium from 10-12 October with 20 teams confirmed for the prestigious tournament (12 men and 8 women).
This year’s event is particularly notable as it marks a return to the historic Nyayo National Stadium for the first time since 2021 and the tournament’s return to Nairobi.
Shujaa will enter the tournament as the defending champions, having claimed the crown following a 12-0 win over Shogun at last year’s event which took place in Machakos while Costa Blanca Barabarians will return from Spain to defend the women’s title.
Confirmed teams for Safari 7s 2025
Men’s category
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Shogun
French Renegades
Kenya Shujaa
Kenya Morans
UK Select
Apache Rugby
Reunion
Uganda Men
KCB RFC
Walukuba Barbarians (Uganda)
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Women’s category
Belgium
Kenya Lionesses
Shogun
Tunisia
Uganda
Kenya Cubs
Zimbabwe
Costa Blanca Barbarians