Kenya 7s national team head coach Kevin Wambua, has announced the squad that will be on duty during the second leg of the challenger series slated for March 8–10 in Montevideo, Uruguay.The squad sees the return of Dennis Abukuse, who was out due to injury. The last time the Menengai Oilers utility player was in action was during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at Twickenham Stadium, Canada, in May last year, when Shujaa were relegated from the series.##NAJAVA_MECA_7910209##Abukuse was also absent when Shujaa secured victory and Paris 2024 Olympic qualification with a 17-12 cup final win over South Africa in the Rugby Africa Men’s 7s last September in Harare, Zimbabwe. He did not turn up for Shujaa during the opening leg in Dubai.Salem, on the other hand, last turned up for the Kenya Morans team during the 2023 Safari 7s, when they missed out on the podium after humbling KCB Rugby 26-0 in the fifth-place playoff. He is one of the most promising halfbacks in Kenyan rugby.The squad will also be bolstered by new faces, including Nakuru RFC’s youngster Chrissant Ojwang, KCB Rugby’s vintage player Elvis Olukusi, and Kabras RFC’s speedster Lameck Ambetsa who will all be looking to make remarkable debuts.Stars Abroad: Marcelo, Ayunga feature off the benchVincent Onyala and Tony Omondi retain their positions as the team’s co-captains, keen to copy-paste their leadership style in Dubai to propel the side to greatness. Kenyan rugby’s scrum-half Samuel Asati will be looking to showcase his prowess next weekend.The most significant absence is Patrick Odongo, renowned for his performance in the Dubai Series. Unfortunately, the Daystar Falcons player is sidelined due to an injury.Nygel Amaitsa of Strathmore Leos, who was unmatched during the Dubai tournament, will be looking to pick up from where he left off. Conditioned Kevin Wekesa of Kabras RFC, John Okoth (Menengai Oilers), and George Ooro, alias Japolo, will all hope to shine.Shujaa squad to Montevideo: Vincent Onyala, Tony Omondi, Kevin Wekesa, John Okoth, Dennis Abukuse, George Ooro, Nygel Amaitsa, Samuel Asati, Ben Salem, Chrissant Ojwang, Lameck Ambetsa, Elvis OlukusiManagement: Kevin Wambua, Louis Khisia, Andrew Amonde, Lameck Bogonko, Steve SeweJuma: Clinical finishing vital for Homeboyz against Tusker
