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Gabriel Ayimba

Strathmore University Leos RFC captain who pursued the 2026 National 7s Circuit title after winning the Ruff N Tuff Rugby 7s tournament.

2026-05-222026-10-12

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … hless 36-0 demolition of Shogun, while the Morans overcame the same opponents’ earlier challenge to secure a 31-10 victory and set up a Kenyan showdown for the title.Shujaa laid the foundation for their victory in a dominant first half, with Strathmore Leos captain Gabriel Ayimba …

    All-Kenyan final beckons as Shujaa, Morans storm Safari 7s final
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Shujaa responded through Gabriel Ayimba, who crossed the line before converting his own try to give Kenya a 7-5 half-time advantage. …

    Shujaa on course as Safari 7s title defence gathers pace
  4. The Standard

    … Co-captain George Ooro will lead the defending champions alongside Samuel Asati, with John Okoth, Gabriel Ayimba and Brian Mutua providing valuable experience to a side determined to maintain its strong record at home.Elvis Olukusi is among the new faces in the Shujaa squad after …

    New stars Owino, Ambale ready to shine for Shujaa at Safari Sevens
  5. The Standard

    … Elvis Olukusi and Rayvone Ambale will co-captain the team, providing leadership to a squad that also includes experienced campaigners Gabriel Ayimba and Brian Mutua. …

    New look Shujaa set for Africa Sevens
  6. September 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    … gn in Mauritius. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Elvis Olukusi and Rayvone Ambale will co-captain the team, while Gabriel Ayimba …

    Shujaa name squad for Mauritius Africa Sevens as four players earn debuts
  8. August 2026
  9. The Standard

    … Strathmore captain Gabriel Ayimba scored twice, but one of the tries was not converted, leaving the Leos two points short at the final whistle. …

    Kabeberi 7s gives KCB the perfect bounce-back
  10. Citizen Digital

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    KCB retain Kabeberi crown after narrow victory over Leos
  11. July 2026
  12. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeStrathmore University Leos RFC captain Gabriel Ayimba says taking part in the second edition of the Ruff N Tuff Rugby 7s tournament held at Ngong Race Course in Nairobi at the weekend has motivated them to go for the forthcoming 2026 National 7s Circuit title. …

    Strathmore captain Ayimba hopes to go for jugular at National Sevens Circuit
  13. May 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    … The agile winger “has been knocking on the door” according to Wambua, whose only other changes from the Hong Kong squad sees Chrissant Ojwang making a return from injury, replacing Gabriel Ayimba who has school commitments. …

    Mola set for debut as Shujaa name squad for Valladolid, Bordeaux 7s
  15. The Standard

    … The team is growing together well, and everyone understands what is required,” co-captain Samuel Asati added.Gabriel Ayimba is the notable absentee after dropping out of the travelling team. …

    Shujaa hand Mola maiden call-up for World SVNS legs

Yesterday

  1. Kenya Shujaa, Morans advance to all-Kenyan Safari 7s final

    Kenya Shujaa and Kenya Morans will contest an all-Kenyan final at the 28th Safari Sevens after recording commanding victories in their respective semi-finals. Defending champions Shujaa defeated Shogun 36-0, while the Morans won 31-10 against the same opponents.

    19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Kenya Shujaa advances to Safari 7s quarter-finals

    Kenya Shujaa secured a quarter-final place at Nyayo National Stadium after defeating Scotland 22-0 and Uganda 21-5 on Saturday, following a 21-21 draw against South Africa on Friday.

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Kenya Sevens announces squad with new talent for Safari Sevens

    Kenya Sevens head coach Kevin Wambua has named Shujaa's squad for the Safari Sevens at Nyayo Stadium this weekend, combining experienced players like co-captain George Ooro with new talent including Elvis Olukusi, Glacious Owino, and Rayvon Olindi, as the defending champions seek a fifth consecutive title.

    7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Kenya Shujaa names 12-man squad for Africa Sevens in Mauritius

    Kenya's Shujaa rugby sevens team will compete in the Africa Men's Sevens tournament in Mauritius this weekend with a largely new-look squad, including four players earning their first caps after standout performances in the National Sevens Circuit. Coach Kevin Wambua has left out several established regulars to give emerging talent an opportunity on the international stage.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Shujaa names squad for Africa Sevens in Mauritius

    Kenya's rugby sevens team Shujaa has named a squad for the Africa Men's Sevens tournament in Mauritius, with four players earning their first international call-ups following the National Sevens Circuit. The squad, co-captained by Elvis Olukski and Rayvone Ambale, will compete in Pool B against Namibia, Réunion and Madagascar.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. KCB defends Kabeberi Sevens title, returns to circuit top

    KCB rugby team won the Kabeberi Sevens title by defeating Strathmore Leos 14-12, bouncing back after a fifth-place finish at the Dala Sevens two weeks prior. The victory moved KCB back to the top of the National Sevens Circuit standings with 57 points, six ahead of Kabras Sugar.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 16 August

  1. KCB retain Kabeberi 7s title with narrow victory over Leos

    KCB Rugby Club defended their George Mwangi Kabeberi 7s title by edging Leos in the final, securing their fifth consecutive crown in the 37th edition of the tournament.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 11 July

  1. Strathmore rugby captain eyes 2026 National 7s Circuit title

    Strathmore University Leos RFC captain Gabriel Ayimba says the team's victory in the Ruff N Tuff Rugby 7s tournament at Ngong Race Course has motivated them to pursue the forthcoming 2026 National 7s Circuit title, after finishing second overall last year.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 22 May

  1. Victor Mola earns first Shujaa call-up for Spain and France legs

    Head coach Kevin Wambua has named National 7s Circuit standout Victor Odhiambo Mola to the Shujaa squad for the final two legs of the HSBC SVNS Series in Valladolid (29–31 May) and Bordeaux (5–7 June). Chrissant Ojwang also returns from injury, replacing Gabriel Ayimba who has school commitments.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Shujaa name squad for World SVNS legs in Europe

    Kenya Sevens coach Kelvin Wambua named the squad for World SVNS Championship legs in Valladolid and Bordeaux, with National Sevens Circuit star Victor Odhiambo Mola earning his first senior national team call-up. The squad also welcomes back Chrissant Onjwang and Patrick Odongo.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard →

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