Kenya Morans eye redemption at 2025 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens Cup
Kenya Morans are eyeing redemption at the 2025 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens Cup in Mauritius, with a revamped squad blending emerging talent and experienced names. Head coach Louis Kisia has backed his charges to reclaim the title last won in 2023, as they prepare for a tough group stage that includes defending champions Uganda.
Kenya Morans head into the 2025 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens Cup with a mix of fresh talent and seasoned players, as they look to reclaim the continental title they lost to Uganda.
Head coach Louis Kisia has named a 12-man squad ahead of the tournament, scheduled for June 21 and 22, at Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mapou, Mauritius.
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Kenya has been placed in Group A alongside defending champions Uganda, as well as Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.
Group B features HSBC SVNS World Champions South Africa, who will compete against Burkina Faso, Zambia and Nigeria. In Group C, hosts Mauritius are set to battle it out with Madagascar, Zimbabwe and Tunisia.
Among the 12-man squad, are four debutants, Javan Otieno, Andrew Matoka, Phillip Okeyo, and Felix Okoth
Among the 12-man squad are four new debutants, including Nakuru RFC back Javan Otieno and former Kenya U20 captain Andrew Matoka. Phillip Okeyo and Felix Okoth, are also set to make their first appearances for the team.
They join returning players like Chrisant Ojwang, back from injury after missing most of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, and 2024 Dubai debutants William Mwanji and Dennis Abukuse.
Also included are Floyd Wabwire, Jackson Siketi, Brian Mutua, and Lameck Ambetsa.
With this mix of fresh energy and seasoned experience, the Morans will be looking to make a strong impression at the continental tournament, which carries added weight as the top two teams will secure promotion to the SVNS Division 3, as part of World Rugby's newly introduced Sevens structure.
In last year's tournament, Kenya made a dismal showing, finishing sixth in both legs of the 2024 edition. They head into this year's event hoping to reclaim the African title they lost to Uganda, having last lifted the trophy in 2023.
Kisia has emphasized that the team is firmly focused on winning back the title.
"Here is always everything to play for when you take to the field. The boys always want to win and make a good name for themselves. If you go to the Africa Sevens and win it, then you become African champions," he said in a recent interview.
"Remember the last time we were African champions was in 2023, when we smashed South Africa and qualified for the Olympics. We became the Africa champs. So we want that title back."
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