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Vincent Onyala

Also known as: Captain Vincent Onyala

Vincent Onyala — KCB RFC captain competing in rugby sevens, heading to Wales for the 2026 Ultimate Sevens Championship.

2026-05-082026-09-29

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … 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 …

    KCB investment strengthens rugby ecosystem beyond the National 7s Circuit
  3. Citizen Digital

    … 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. …

    KCB to miss star players ahead of Christie Sevens
  4. The Standard

    … Mike Lukusi came close to breaking through the Kabras defence before Vincent Onyala found the opening. …

    KCB inch closer to national 7s title after victory in Embu
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Shujaa forward Vincent Onyala and Emmanuel Opondo scored the crucial tries for the Bankers, who withstood a spirited Kabras fightback. …

    KCB edge Kabras to lift Embu 7s title
  6. August 2026
  7. The Standard

    … hallenge. “The competition will be tough, especially with the pool we have been placed in, but we have prepared well, and the players are hungry to deliver,” he added.KCB will have plenty of experience in their squad, with Kenya Sevens internationals Nygel Amaitsa, Vincent Onyala …

    KCB chasing Kabeberi 7s history
  8. The Standard

    … KCB will also rely on experienced players including George Ooro, Samuel Asati, Vincent Onyala, Elvis Olukusi, Festus Shiasi, Floyd Wabwire and Brian Wahinya as they seek to strengthen their lead in the standings before the circuit moves to Nairobi for the Kabeberi 7s.For Impala, …

    Champs KCB eye glory as Dala 7s action kicks-off
  9. July 2026
  10. The Standard

    … KCB will also rely on experienced players George Ooro, Samuel Asati, Vincent Onyala, Elvis Olukusi, Festus Shiasi, Floyd Wabwire and Brian Wahinya as they chase another title.The Bankers return to Kisumu with fond memories after defeating Kabras Sugar 12-5 in last year's Dala 7s …

    KCB eye back-to-back Dala 7s victory in Kisumu
  11. The Standard

    … Ooro was on the mark again with a classic unconverted try after evading his markers towards the end of the first half to increase the tally for the bankers.International Vincent Onyala added another try for the bankers, which was converted by Wavinya for the circuit champions two …

    KCB lift 2026 Prinsloo Sevens title
  12. June 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    … Vincent Onyala opened the scoring after combining with Kevin Wekesa and Festus Shiasi before Uruguay's Francisco Landauer replied to leave the scores level at 7-7 at halftime. …

    USA comeback sinks Kenya Shujaa's Division One dream
  14. 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

Friday 18 September

  1. KCB invests 5.5 million shillings in rugby 7s circuit infrastructure

    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 →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. KCB rugby team to miss five star players at Christie Sevens

    KCB RFC will be without captain Vincent Onyala, George Oroo, Festus Shiasi, Nigel Amaitsa, and Samuel Asati for the Christie Sevens in Nairobi this weekend, as the five players head to Wales for the inaugural Ultimate Sevens Championship in Cardiff. The absence provides head coach Andrew Amonde an opportunity to use second-string players while pursuing the Christie Sevens and National Sevens Circuit titles.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 7 September

  1. KCB wins Embu 7s title, ending Strathmore Leos dominance

    KCB Rugby won their maiden Embu 7s crown by defeating Kabras Sugar 12-10 in a final at Embu Stadium, ending Strathmore Leos' long dominance of the tournament.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 6 September

  1. KCB defeats Kabras 12-10 to win Embu 7s title

    KCB Rugby 7s edged Kabras Sugar 7s 12-10 in the Cup final to lift the Embu 7s title, the penultimate leg of the 2026 National 7s Circuit. The victory lifted KCB to 98 points at the top of the overall standings, six points ahead of Kabras heading into the season finale.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 14 August

  1. KCB seeks sixth straight Kabeberi Sevens title

    KCB Rugby aim to bounce back at this weekend's Kabeberi Sevens, chasing a record sixth consecutive title despite finishing second in the SportPesa National Sevens Circuit standings with 35 points. They face Kaberas Sugar, who lead the circuit with 41 points, in Pool D.

    14 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 1 August

  1. KCB defend Dala 7s title in Kisumu tournament

    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 →

Friday 31 July

  1. KCB seeks back-to-back Dala 7s title in Kisumu tournament

    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 →

Monday 27 July

  1. KCB RFC win 2026 Prinsloo Sevens rugby title

    National Sevens Circuit champions KCB defeated Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar 19-12 in the final to win the 2026 Prinsloo Sevens title, starting their title defence with a victory.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 7 June

  1. USA beats Fiji, denies Kenya Shujaa promotion to Division One

    Kenya Shujaa's hopes of securing promotion to Division One of the HSBC SVNS came to an end after the USA staged a second-half comeback to beat Fiji 17-14 in Bordeaux, despite Kenya defeating Uruguay 26-7 in the 11th-place playoff earlier that day.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 5 June

  1. 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 →

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 →

Sunday 10 May

  1. KCB RFC turns to 7s circuit after Kenya Cup final loss

    KCB RFC lost 8-14 to Kabras Sugar RFC in the Kenya Cup final at ASK Showground on Saturday and has shifted focus to the National Sevens Circuit. Despite a spirited display and an early lead, KCB was overtaken in the second half as Kabras sealed victory with a late penalty try.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 8 May

  1. KCB seeks to end Kabras' Kenya Cup dominance in final

    KCB Rugby Club will face Kabras Sugar in the 2025/2026 Kenya Cup final on Saturday, their eighth meeting in a final since 2014/15. KCB aims to break Kabras' hold on the title—including their bid for a fifth successive crown—after drawing 10-10 in the regular season and losing the 2024 final 29-5.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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