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Kenya Morans head to the 2025 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens with a blend of debutants and experienced players, aiming to reclaim the African title they lost to Uganda.
Kenya Morans head coach Louis Kisia has unveiled his final squad for the 2025 Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens, scheduled for June 21–22 at Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius.
The technical team, led by Louis Kisia, has selected 12 players, including four debutants, who will be looking to prove a point with the hope of being named in upcoming tournaments.
George ‘Japolo’ Ooro has been named as the captain, with Chrisant Ojwang joining him as the vice-captain.
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For his part, Chrisant Ojwang is making a return after missing the majority of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series following an injury suffered during the opening leg in Dubai last year.
Who Will Kenya Face in the Tournament?
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Kenya has been pooled in Group A and will face off against the defending champions Uganda, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
Pool B includes South Africa, who claimed the top prize at the 2025 HSBC SVNS World Championship, Burkina Faso, Zambia and Nigeria. Meanwhile, Pool C has Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Tunisia and the hosts, Mauritius.
With the four debutants and an experienced crop of players, they will be looking to make a mark on the continental stage.
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The event holds added significance as the top two teams will earn promotion to the SVNS Division 3, part of World Rugby’s newly introduced Sevens structure.
Who Are the Debutantes?
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The debutants include Nakuru RFC back Javan Otieno and former Kenya U20 captain Andrew Matoka, both returning to the squad after time on the sidelines.
Phillip Okeyo and Felix Okoth are also set to make their debuts at this level.
Returning Players
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William Mwanji and Dennis Abukuse, who made their Kenya 7s debuts during the 2024 Dubai leg, have earned selection once again. They will be joined by Floyd Wabwire in the final travelling squad.
Jackson Siketi, the talented Kabras Sugar prospect, retains his place alongside fellow Morans teammates Brian Mutua and Lameck Ambetsa.
Kenya heads into the tournament with the hope of reclaiming the African title they lost to Uganda last year. They finished sixth in both legs of the 2024 edition. Kenya last won the continental trophy in 2023, and they will be looking to return the trophy home.
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“There 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,” Louis Kisia said as per SportPesa Blog.
Kenya 7s final squad – Rugby Africa Men’s Cup 2025
George Ooro (C.Captain)
Chrisant Onjwang (C.Captain)
Dennis Abukuse
William Mwanji
Brian Mutua
Felix Okoth – Debut
Lameck Ambetsa
Jackson Siketi
Phillip Okeyo – Debut
Floyd Wabwire
Javan Otieno – Debut
Andrew Matoka - Debut
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