Kenya Sevens Rugby legend Oscar Osir has been appointed as the new Head Coach at Kenya Cup side Impala Saracens.
Osir who previously played for Impala takes over from Mitch Ocholla.
Osir enjoyed an illustrious career for club and country, winning three Kenya Cups with the Sarries in 2000, 2001 and 2002.
He was also part of the first ever Shujaa squad to play at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in 2001 in Mar del Plata, Argentina and also featured at the 2005 edition in Hong Kong as well as the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England
Osir also featured for the Simbas, and was part of the side that stunned Namibia 30-26 in Nairobi in 2006. He also served as the Shujaa team manager between 2008 and 2010.
He will be tasked with steering the 10 time Kenya Cup winners try get back to glory.
“As part of his roles and duties he will be tasked with the coordination and coaching of all matters relating to competitions, leagues and any other engagements involving all the teams (Senior Men, Ladies and Academy), identifying any additional coaching capabilities required and leading recruitment process, developing the club’s overall rugby plan, including player development plan and the overall performance of the teams in all competitions," a statement from the club read.