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Patrick Odongo

Kenya rugby sevens player who scored eight tries for Delhi Redz in the inaugural 2025 Rugby Premier League season in India.

2026-04-302026-06-06

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Shujaa responded through Patrick Odongo after a loose ball spilled from a tackle.

    Shujaa fall to Fiji in Bordeaux 7s opener
  3. The Standard

    Shujaa responded strongly moments later through Patrick Odongo. The winger chased down his own kick and grounded the ball to score Kenya’s first try.

    Shujaa fall to Fiji in Bordeaux Sevens opener
  4. The Standard

    The experienced core of Captain Vincent Onyala, Samuel Asati and Patrick Odongo will also need to guide the younger players through the pressure moments.

    Shujaa face South Africa and Fiji in the test at Bordeaux Sevens
  5. May 2026
  6. The Standard

    Festus Shiasi and Patrick Odongo scored the crucial tries as Kenya edged out Great Britain 12-7 in a tense encounter.

    Shujaa exit Valladolid Sevens in quarter-finals
  7. The Standard

    Shujaa responded through their speed star, Patrick Odongo, who sold a pair of wheels to ground a kick and chase the ball from Nygel Amaitsa in the fourth minute.

    Shujaa must edge Great Britain in their pursuit for SVNS series slot
  8. Citizen Digital

    Kenya nearly struck back before halftime when Patrick Odongo split the defence and offloaded to Kevin Wekesa, who unfortunately knocked on at the 22-metre mark, wasting a near-certain scoring chance.

    Shujaa seek lifeline against Great Britain after back-to-back defeats at Valladolid 7s
  9. The Standard

    Shujaa responded through their speed star, Patrick Odongo, who sold a pair of wheels to ground a kick and chase a ball from Nygel Amaitsa in the fourth minute.

    Impressive Shujaa narrowly lose to Australia in Valladolid 7s opener
  10. The Standard

    Lionesses head coach Simon Odongo believes his side is ready for the challenge, but warned against underestimating any opponent.

    Lionesses renew rivalry with Uganda as Africa Cup kicks off
  11. The Standard

    The squad also welcomes back Chrissant Onjwang, who missed the Hong Kong leg through injury, while Patrick Odongo has recovered in time to return to the team after missing the closing stages of the same tournament.“Injury kept Mola out of SVNS 2, but we are happy to have him now.

    Shujaa hand Mola maiden call-up for World SVNS legs
  12. April 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    Shujaa duo Wekesa, Odongo set for RPL Season Two return in India By Brian Ouma April 30, 2026 02:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Team Kenya Patrick Odongo beats his marker to make a winning try against U

    Shujaa duo Wekesa, Odongo set for RPL Season Two return in India

Yesterday

  1. Shujaa lose to Fiji 31-12 in Bordeaux 7s opener

    Kenya's Shujaa rugby sevens team fell 31-12 to Fiji in their opening Pool A match at the Bordeaux Sevens, the third leg of the 2026 HSBC SVNS World Championship Series, in France on Friday.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Shujaa loses to Fiji in Bordeaux Sevens opening match

    Kenya's national rugby sevens team Shujaa fell 31-12 to Fiji in their opening Pool C match at the Bordeaux Sevens in France on Friday, with Fiji dominating after the first-half exchanges.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kenya Sevens pursue promotion at Bordeaux world championship

    Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) compete in the final leg of the World Championship in Bordeaux this weekend, needing to finish in the top eight overall to secure promotion back to the HSBC SVNS Division One. The team sits eighth with 14 points and faces South Africa, Fiji, and Great Britain in their group.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Shujaa exit Valladolid Sevens quarter-finals to Australia

    Kenya Sevens (Shujaa) lost 21-0 to Australia in the quarter-finals of the Valladolid 7s in Spain, despite recovering from two opening defeats to qualify for the last eight. They remain seventh in the SVNS Championship standings with eight points and can still improve their ranking through classification matches.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. Kenya Sevens must beat Great Britain to boost SVNS qualification hopes

    Kenya Sevens needs to win their final Group A match against Great Britain at Valladolid Sevens to improve chances of qualifying back to HSBC SVNS Division One next season, after losing their opening two matches to South Africa and Australia.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. Kenya Shujaa face Great Britain in Valladolid 7s decider

    Kenya's Shujaa rugby sevens team, bottom of Pool A with one point after losses to Australia and South Africa, must beat Great Britain to qualify for the World Sevens Championships quarterfinals as one of the best third-placed finishers.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya Sevens lose to Australia in Valladolid opener

    Kenya's Shujaa team lost 15-10 to Australia in sudden death at the Valladolid Sevens after the match was tied 10-10 at the end of regular time, with Australia scoring the decisive try in the sudden-death period.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 23 May

  1. Kenya Lionesses begin 2026 Africa Cup campaign against Uganda

    The 2026 Rugby Africa Women's Cup Performance Division kicks off at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, with Kenya's Lionesses opening their campaign against Uganda in a regional derby. Kenya aims to end South Africa's dominance in the tournament, having finished second in the previous edition.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. 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

Thursday 30 April

  1. Kenya sevens stars Wekesa, Odongo return for RPL season two

    Kenyan rugby sevens players Kevin Wekesa and Patrick Odongo are set to compete in the second edition of the Rugby Premier League in India, scheduled for 16–28 June 2026 at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad. Both players featured in the inaugural 2025 season in Mumbai, where Odongo scored eight tries for Delhi Redz and guided them to the final.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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