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Gongodyo was assaulted in Bukoto, Kampala, on June 5 after being accused of snatching a woman’s handbag. The Stanbic Black Pirates player later died from his injuries at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Kabras are chasing a legacy, a fifth straight title that would cement one of the most dominant eras in Kenyan rugby history. KCB are chasing restoration proof that the balance of power can still shift.
At club level, he has been central to the Oilers’ rise in the Kenya Cup, including their run to last season’s final, one of the strongest performances in the club’s history.
Shujaa face a major test in Pool A after being drawn against South Africa, Great Britain, and Australia in the upcoming rugby sevens championship.
Kenya’s national rugby sevens team lost 26-22 to South Africa in the Hong Kong Sevens quarter-final, overturning a 22-14 lead in the final minutes. Kenya will play France for seventh place at Kai Tak Sports Park.
Shujaa first fell 14-5 to Australia in a match that exposed early defensive frailties. The Australians came out firing, with Josh Turner slicing through on the wing for the opening try before James Turner added a second soon after.
South Africa’s men and women and Kenya’s Shujaa launch their SVNS World Championship campaigns in Hong Kong, the first of three legs that will decide the world title and promotion places.
The win keeps the reigning champions on course for a sixth consecutive title as they now prepare for a regional showdown against Uganda’s Stanbic Black Pirates.
Coach Wambua has backed the squad to deliver, expressing confidence in their preparations ahead of the tournament.
The group sets up an early test against three established forces on the global sevens circuit, offering a clear measure of the Shujaa’s readiness as they transition into elite competition following their recent promotion.
Shujaa emphatically began their campaign, thrashing Germany 38-7 to strengthen their push for promotion to the HSBC SVNS Championship.
Odongo believes the team is well prepared and focused on achieving their qualification target.
Shujaa will begin their Montevideo campaign with a rematch against the USA Eagles on Saturday evening, a fixture that presents an immediate opportunity to settle scores following the Nairobi defeat.
The Match Day 10 encounter at KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka was called off when the pitch became waterlogged and unsafe, leaving both sides to share the points.
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