This archive report was first published on 4 May 2021.
Kenya Sevens star Collins Injera has made a triumphant return to the national team after missing out on the last two tournaments in Madrid and Dubai.
Published on May 4, 2021, Injera was named in the Shujaa squad alongside Levi Amunga, who is the other new inclusion in the team.
Shujaa head coach Innocent Simiyu has explained that the squad rotation and continuity were key factors in the selection of the team.
‘We’re very happy with the progress seen in the team’s performance and we’re also at a stage where we need to expose more players and do more rotation so that we ensure we have an on-form team as we head out for the Olympic games,’ said Simiyu.
The team will play South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe on May 8 and 9, and the following weekend of May 14 and 15 as part of their preparations for the Olympic Games.
Shujaa are currently having a residential camp at the Moi International Sports Center, where they have been focusing on set pieces and getting new players match-fit.
‘We’re very happy that this outing is more of a camp because we will have opportunities for our players to do their refresher Level 1 7s coaching while the management does their Level 2s among other training that will happen off-pitch,’ said Simiyu.
The Shujaa squad to Stellenbosch Solidarity Camp is as follows: Alvin Otieno, Herman Humwa, Bush Mwale, Harold Anduvate, Vincent Onyala, Jeff Oluoch, Collins Injera, Daniel Taabu, Tony Omondi, Levi Amunga, Billy Odhiambo, Nelson Oyoo, Jacob Ojee, Derrick Keyoga.
