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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