Kenya Lionesses head coach Simon Odongo has named his 12-player squad for the 2026 Africa Women’s Sevens Cup scheduled to take place at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi from7-8 November 2026.
The Lionesses will be looking to make the most of home advantage as they battle for continental honours and a place in the HSBC SVNS 3 competition with the tournament serving as the African qualifiers.
In the team named, co-captains Sheila Chajira and Stella Wafula will continue to lead the side, providing experience and leadership as Kenya prepares for the two-day tournament.
Odongo has largely maintained the core of the squad that featured during the 2025 Safari 7s, retaining several familiar faces who have been part of the national team’s recent campaigns.
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The Kenya Lionesses squad that will be in action at the Africa Women’s 7s cup on home soil at the RFUEA Grounds. Grab your tickets on https://t.co/WTaCdDPoW5 and come cheer the ladies as we seek the HSBC SVNS 3 qualification. #MpesaPowersKenya7s #TeamKenya https://t.co/FS487hTkL2— Kenya Rugby (@OfficialKRU) November 4, 2026
Among those included are Janet Okello, Faith Livoi, Freshia Oduor, Sinaida Mokaya, Judith Auma, Marvel Oswago, Yvette Okech and Moreen Muritu. Their experience will be important as Kenya seeks to deliver a strong performance in front of its home supporters.
There is also a new face in the continental squad, with Nelly Chikombe earning her place in the 12-player team. Her inclusion adds another option for the technical bench as the Lionesses prepare for the challenge ahead.
Catherine Elizabeth has also been selected after the technical team assessed two debutants during the Safari 7s. She makes the cut at the expense of Tracy Montex who has been left out of the squad.
Charity Nillah is another notable absentee, having been dropped from the 12-player group that featured at the Safari 7s.
Odongo will be assisted by Geoffrey Ominde while Camilyne Oyuayo will serve as the team manager. The technical bench will be hoping the selected players can quickly build their combinations and deliver the results needed.
Playing at the RFUEA Grounds presents Kenya with an opportunity to use the support of local fans to its advantage. However, the Lionesses will need to be at their best against the continental opposition, with the HSBC SVNS 3 qualification objective adding further importance to the championship.
Kenya has a strong tradition in African women’s rugby sevens and will be determined to reaffirm its position among the continent’s leading sides.
With Chajira and Wafula leading the group, the Lionesses will head into the November 7-8 competition aiming to put together an impressive campaign, secure a strong continental finish and take an important step towards their international ambitions.
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Kenya Lionesses Squad for 2026 Africa Women’s 7s
- Nelly Chikombe
- Yvette Okech
- Moreen Muritu
- Sheila Chajira (Co-Captain)
- Faith Livoi
- Stella Wafula (Co-Captain)
- Sinaida Mokaya
- Janet Okello
- Judith Auma
- Marvel Oswago
- Freshia Oduor
- Catherine Elizabeth