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Patrick Odongo

Patrick Odongo — rugby sevens player, scored eight tries for Delhi Redz in Rugby Premier League 2025 and recently returned to Kenya's SVNS squad.

2026-04-302026-10-19

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    … Nygel Amaitsa, Festus Safari, Patrick Odongo and Victor Odhiambo complete the 12-man squad. …

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

    … he revised 2026 Africa Men’s Sevens Series, with four players in line to earn their first caps.Onyango, Owino, Patrick Sabatia and Dennis Livoi have been rewarded for their performances during the recently concluded National Sevens Circuit.The changes mean regulars Patrick Odongo …

    New look Shujaa set for Africa Sevens
  4. June 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Kenya managed to cross the try line once, when Patrick Odongo earned a try for Kenya in the final minutes of the game. …

    Shujaa go down fighting to Britain in Bordeaux
  6. Citizen Digital

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

    Shujaa fall to Fiji in Bordeaux 7s opener
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. May 2026
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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

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 →

Saturday 6 June

  1. Kenya Shujaa loses to Great Britain in Bordeaux sevens

    Kenya's Shujaa suffered a 14-5 defeat to Great Britain in an HSBC SVNS encounter in Bordeaux on Saturday. The loss came despite Kenya having beaten England the previous week, with Patrick Odongo scoring Kenya's only try.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 5 June

  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.

    5 June 2026 · 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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