Kenya Sevens head coach Innocent ‘Namcos’ Simiyu has named two debutants for the squad that travels Sunday for opening two legs of the World Sevens Series in Dubai.
The tactician has named Kevin Wekesa and Tony Omondi who were outstanding for the second tier team, Kenya Morans, at the Safari Sevens last month.
At the same time, Simiyu has recalled Edmund Anya for the first time since the 2018-19 season after also being outstanding at Safari Sevens.
“We are looking at how to improve on our team execution in the quest to attain our set targets. Wekesa has a lot of potential, we indeed view him as the next Andrew Amonde. Omondi was in line for his debut in Vancouver until a concussion ruled him out.”
“Anya played well during the pre-season Safari 7s, and apart from his pace and ball carrying ability, brings another dimension in the air,” said the tactician.
Nelson Oyoo captains the side that also includes the likes of Alvin Otieno, Johnstone Olindi and Herman Humwa.
For the Dubai Sevens, Shujaa have been drawn in Pool B with the USA, Argentina and Spain for the opening tournament
Shujaa Squad to Dubai:
Nelson Oyoo (Topfry Nakuru, captain), Herman Humwa (Kenya Harlequin), Alvin Otieno (KCB), Johnstone Olindi (KCB), Levi Amunga (KCB), Billy Odhiambo (Mwamba), Daniel Taabu (Mwamba), Tony Omondi* (Mwamba), Bush Mwale (Homeboyz), Jeff Oluoch (Homeboyz),Alvin Marube (Impala Saracens), Edmund Anya (Impala Saracens), Timothy Mmasi (Masinde Muliro), Kelvin Wekesa* (Kabras Sugar)