Kenya Shujaa captain and KCB scrumhalf, 27, defending Safari Sevens title at 2026 Nyayo Stadium tournament.
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… After another rare 0-0 half-time play, Rayvon Ambale, Victor Mola, Festus Shiasi and John Okoth scored for Shujaa, who won a sixth straight title.Shujaa got off the match on the wrong foot after Samuel Asati was sent to the sin bin in the opening minute of the final following a h …
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… The hosts returned from the break with renewed purpose, as Samuel Asati set up Ambale for another try. …
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… 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 SevensThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya's Shujaa captain Samuel Asati has assured that they will successfully defend the 28th edition of Safari Sevens rugby tournament set for Nyayo Stadium on October 9-11. …
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Asati confident Shujaa will defend Safari 7s title By Kevin Otenga October 01, 2026 07:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Shujaa co captain Samuel Asati in action against Uruguay during their HSBC 7s Divisi …
Asati confident Shujaa will defend Safari 7s titleThe Standard
… 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, Kevin Wekesa, Samuel Asati …
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… The squad features nine KCB Rugby stars, including Samuel Asati, Richel Wangila, David Nyangige, Elvis Olukusi, George Ooro, Vincent Onyala, Floyd Wabwire, Festus Shiasi and Nygel Amaitsa, underlining the depth of talent within the club and its continued contribution to the natio …
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Audio By VocalizeAt 5’6, Samuel Asati is rarely the biggest man on a rugby field. …
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… Captain Vincent Onyala, George Oroo, Festus Shiasi, Nigel Amaitsa, and Samuel Asati head to Wales for the inaugural Ultimate Sevens Championship in Cardiff this Saturday. …
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KCB eye Embu 7s glory as national 7s circuit enters penultimate leg By Citizen Sports September 03, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Samuel Asati runs past an opponent during the Main Cup final of …
KCB eye Embu 7s glory as national 7s circuit enters penultimate legShujaa defeated Morans 24-5 in the 2026 Safari Sevens final at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday, claiming their sixth consecutive title in a rare all-Kenyan final.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Shujaa defeated Morans 24-5 in the 2026 Safari Sevens final at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday, claiming their sixth consecutive title in a rare all-Kenyan final.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
Kenya Shujaa captain Samuel Asati has pledged to defend the Safari Sevens title at the 28th edition set for Nyayo Stadium on October 9–11, expressing confidence in the squad's depth and preparation despite Kenya Morans' potential advantage from Africa Men's Sevens call-ups.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Co-captain Samuel Asati backs Shujaa to successfully defend their Kenya Safari Sevens title when the tournament takes place October 9–11 at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Asati points to the squad's talent and preparation, noting the competition serves as vital pre-season readiness for the World Rugby Sevens Series Circuit.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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1 October 2026 · The Standard →
KCB injected over Kshs. 2.5 million directly into host clubs and Kshs. 3 million in on-ground activations during the 2026 National 7s Circuit season, strengthening the rugby ecosystem beyond player competition.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Samuel Asati, 27, is a KCB and Kenya Sevens scrumhalf who has built a career on skill despite standing 5'6". The Kisii-born player began his rugby journey at Muthaiga Primary School in 2012 and has developed into a familiar face in the Kenya Sevens setup.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
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9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Rugby heads to the Embu 7s this weekend as the national sevens circuit enters its fifth leg, with the bankers sitting atop the standings on 76 points and two legs remaining. The Andrew Amonde-coached side will face Mombasa Rugby, KU Blak Blad and Kisumu Rugby in Pool A as they seek to retain their national sevens crown.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Under-20 rugby team, Chipu, won the 2026 Barthés Trophy in Uganda by defeating Namibia 33-14 in the final, becoming African Under-20 champions. Simbas captain Samuel Asati praised the young team's tactical awareness, discipline, and quality of rugby display.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champions KCB Rugby Club head into this weekend's Dala 7s at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo as the favorites after winning the opening leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit in Nakuru. The Bankers are chasing back-to-back victories and will feature new signings including Kenyan international Nygel Amaitsa from Strathmore Leos.
1 August 2026 · The Standard →
Defending Dala 7s champions KCB Rugby Club will compete in the second leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit on Saturday at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu, after winning the opening Prinsloo Sevens tournament in Nakuru.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
KCB Rugby Club head coach Andrew Amonde says his team is ready for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit after winning the Juja 7s tournament on Sunday, defeating Blak Blad 22-5 in the final. The National Sevens Circuit begins with the Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru on July 25.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Shujaa rugby sevens team will compete in Bordeaux next week with their SVNS Division One status at stake as the 2026 season concludes. Shujaa currently sit eighth in the overall standings with 14 points, level with France after losing 14-5 in the seventh-place playoff at the Valladolid Sevens.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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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8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kabras Sugar and KCB have secured their places in the 2025-2026 Kenya Cup final scheduled for May 9 at ASK Showground in Kakamega County, after Kabras defeated Blak Blad 48-12 and KCB thrashed Nondescripts 52-7 in their respective semifinals. This will be the eighth meeting between the two sides in a Kenya Cup final since 2014/2015, with Kabras seeking a fifth consecutive title.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →
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26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB RFC defeated Nondescripts 52-07 in a Kenya Cup semi-final to secure a spot in the 2025-2026 final against defending champions Kabras Sugar, who beat Kenyatta University's Blak Blad 48-15. The final is set for May 2 at the Kakamega Showground.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →