Players to represent Kenya in U18 Rugby Sevens in Commonwealth Youth Games announced

The Kenya U18 girls' national rugby sevens team is all set for the upcoming Commonwealth Youth Games scheduled to be held in Trinidad and Tobago from August 4th to 11th, 2023.

This comes after head coach Sarah Agola unveiled the squad that will represent Kenya in Port of Spain for the tournament.

The players selected to represent the Young Lionesses will lock horns with five other strong teams from across the Commonwealth. Some of the teams they will face include hosts Trinidad & Tobago, Canada, Wales, Australia, and Fiji.

The rugby sevens competition will take place from August 6th to 8th, adopting a round-robin format. This means that the teams ranked 1st and 2nd at the conclusion of the pool matches will compete for the gold medal; while those placed 3rd and 4th will battle it out for the bronze medal.

The last two teams in the rankings will vie for 5th place.

The Kenya U18 Women’s National Sevens Squad is a blend of talent and determination, and it comprises the following outstanding players:

Linda Kagwiria (St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale)

Salma Akoth (St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale)

Jackline Kagwiria (St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale)

Sharon Iminza (Eregi Girls High School)

Claudia Muhavi (Eregi Girls High School)

Brenda Ogembo (Eregi Girls High School)

Bernice Bryanzi (Eregi Girls High School)

Ann Namunyak (Hidden Talent Academy)

Janet Oyaro (Hidden Talent Academy)

Mary Mwende (Oolooa Secondary School)

Margaret Wangui (PCEA Ngong High School)

Mitchelle Alivitsa (Hidden Talent Academy)