Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Director of Sevens Humphrey Kayange described the Dubai assignment as an important preparatory competition as the team seeks to make a strong start in the upcoming championship.
Kayange said the tournament would expose the players to competitive opposition and help the technical bench identify areas requiring improvement before the opening leg in Nairobi.
“The Dubai tournament will be an eye-opener for the team as we look to make a strong start on home soil,” Kayange said, according to The Star.
The invitational competition is expected to attract several teams, including Shogun Rugby, UAE Shaheen, Butchers RFC and Froggies Club.
Meanwhile, the Shujaa squad resumed training last week at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi under head coach Kevin Wambua and his technical bench.
According to The Star, the provisional training group comprises 33 players, with the technical team expected to select a final 24-man squad for the 2026/2027 season.
The Dubai assignment comes ahead of the HSBC Sevens 2 Championship, which will begin in Nairobi on January 23–24, 2027, at Talanta Stadium.
According to published tournament schedules, the competition will subsequently move to Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 20–21 before concluding in São Paulo, Brazil, on February 27–28.
The top four teams from the three-leg competition will progress to the World Championship rounds, where they will compete for an opportunity to advance towards the elite division.
Shujaa will therefore use the Dubai tournament to strengthen preparations, build team cohesion and improve their competitiveness as Kenya targets a successful return to the top tier of international rugby sevens.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DkW7cnLsH/
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