This archive report was first published on 26 July 2019.
Published on July 26, 2019
Nakuru RFC coach Mitch Ocholla has sounded a warning shot to teams ahead of the Kabeberi 7s tournament, citing his youthful squad's potential to conquer their opponents.
Despite losing 20-0 to Homeboyz in the semi-finals of the inaugural Kakamega Sevens, Ocholla remains optimistic about his team's chances, attributing their success to a good development system.
“Nobody should underrate us. I had nine rookies who gave a good account of themselves. Our top players such as Geoffrey Ominde, Philip Kwame and other veterans like Oscar Ouma were not there yet they managed to reach the semis,” Ocholla said.
He singled out former Kisii RFC players Amos Obae and Rodgers Gworo, and former St Peter’s Mumis Secondary School player Nelson Makhoha for putting up a spirited fight in Kakamega.
“We also had school boys like Edwin Inonda, and Duncan Abuyeka from Western Bulls who were among the new signings and gelled well with the team’s playing pattern,” added the former Strathmore Leos head coach.
Ocholla has devised a new tactic to address the team's weaknesses, including their kick-off strategy and attacking pattern.
“The beauty of the whole postmortem of the Kakamega championship is that the boys have rejuvenated confidence and I have made them realise they have potential to face their opponents,” Ocholla said.
