Wambua and his technical bench will use the Dubai assignment to assess players, strengthen combinations and build a competitive squad ahead of a demanding international season.
Kenya’s national men’s rugby sevens team, Shujaa, have been invited to compete at the Dubai Invitational Sevens, scheduled for November 27–29, 2026, as they intensify preparations for the 2027 HSBC SVNS 2 campaign.
The tournament will offer Shujaa an opportunity to test themselves against international opposition, build team cohesion and fine-tune their combinations ahead of the new season.
Shujaa will open their campaign against SCA Sevens and Shogun Rugby on Friday, November 27, before facing Butchers 7s and Froggies Club on Saturday.
They will conclude their round-robin fixtures against UAE Shaheen on Sunday, November 29, with the knockout matches also scheduled for the final day.
The invitation comes as Shujaa step up preparations under head coach Kevin Wambua, who resumed training with the squad at the RFUEA Grounds last week.
Wambua and his technical bench will use the Dubai assignment to assess players, strengthen combinations and build a competitive squad ahead of a demanding international season.
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) is expected to name a 24-player squad for the 2026–27 season as preparations gather pace.
Shujaa’s main assignment will be the three-leg HSBC SVNS 2 series, which offers a pathway to the World…
