Kenya Lionesses squad for Africa Women’s 7s Tournament

By Robert Mutasi 

The Kenya Lionesses, the national women's rugby sevens team, named their squad for the upcoming Rugby Africa Women's Sevens tournament slated for November 9-10, 2024, in Accra, Ghana.

The event is always an exciting competition as some of the best teams from all parts of the continent meet in the Ghanaian capital to compete against each other for supremacy.

The strong lineup is led by Captain Sheila Chajira, an experienced player known for great leadership and skill in the pitch. 

She will be joined by notable players like Christabel Lindo, Faith Livoi, and Stella Wafula, all of whom have been very influential in the recent competitions.

The squad is an amalgamation of seasoned players and budding stars-a clear indication that Kenya is working towards creating a formidable team that will compete in regional and international events.

The Lionesses are looking forward to emerging top of the lot in Accra, a competition that could develop their status in the international arena.

The Kenya women's rugby team has been forging ahead in the last couple of years, turning in some brilliant performances both in the World Rugby Sevens Series and other international competitions. 

The Lionesses have been fine-tuning their tactics, besides building their physique to meet the demands of sevens rugby under intensive training by their coach.

The Rugby Africa Women's Sevens are a crucial tournament on the African rugby calendar, where teams compete not only for regional glory but also for vital exposure and experience. 

The Accra tournament, for the Lionesses, provides the perfect avenue to stake their claim alongside behemoths in South Africa and Uganda as one of Africa's most promising rugby nations.

The selection is important because it shows depth in Kenya-a country currently doing reasonably well in women's rugby and increasing fan and stakeholder support.

Some of the players who have been very instrumental in this team, like Diana Awino, Moreen Muritu, and Sianaida Mokaya, possess various skillsets coupled with determination that has been continuously observed in their various past competitions, making them an integral part of the tactical play for the Lionesses.

Fresh faces in the squad include Judith Auma, Grace Adhiambo, and Sharon Auma, whose inclusion ensures youthful energy and versatility that will be needed in the physically demanding rounds of sevens rugby.

With the Lionesses seeking qualification for future global tournaments, much focus rests on this Ghana tournament.

The Kenya Lionesses are primed to make big statements in Accra, backed by the pride of the nation and a well-prepared squad.

Their movement further, fans across Kenya and the African continent will be abreast, their expectations high for the payback of the team's preparations in a successful campaign.