Okulu and Okello to captain Kenya Lionesses ahead of Rugby Africa Women's Sevens

Grace Okulu and Janet Okello will lead the Kenya Lionesses as co-captains as the hosts begin quest to dethrone South Africa and win the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens...

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The Kenya Lionesses have announced their squad for the upcoming 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens, with Grace Okulu and Janet Okello named as co-captains. The team aims to challenge South Africa for the title, starting their campaign on Saturday against Ghana and Ivory Coast.

The 13-player squad, confirmed by the technical bench, features nine retained players from the recent Safari Sevens.
Coach Simon Odongo has included Grace Okulu, returning from France, to bolster playmaking, alongside new additions Nelly Chikombe, Phoebe Akinyi, and Ann Namunyak.
The team, a blend of experience and new talent, will face their first opponents, Ghana and Ivory Coast, in the group stage on Saturday.

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