Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has expressed confidence that the Kenya Sevens team, the Shujaas, will regain their place among the top teams in the World Rugby Series. His statement on December 8, 2024, comes after a strong performance from the team at the Cape Town 7s, where they secured a commendable seventh place in the standings.
Murkomen’s optimism stems from the Shujaas’ impressive 32-17 victory over Great Britain at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday evening. The win was a significant improvement over their previous performance at the Dubai 7s earlier in the year, where they finished in tenth place.
“This is a great improvement from the opening tournament in Dubai when we finished 10th,” Murkomen said. “We’re growing into the series, and I’m confident we will post better results again in Perth. Onwards and upwards.”
The victory in Cape Town was a morale booster for the Shujaas, and Murkomen credited their success to determination, teamwork, and strategic preparation. He emphasized that the team’s progress is a testament to their hard work and the focus they have placed on improving their performance in the ongoing season.
The Shujaas’ result in Cape Town marks a positive turnaround after their struggles earlier in the year, and fans are hopeful that the team will maintain this momentum in the upcoming Perth 7s in 2025. Murkomen also reassured supporters that the Kenya Sevens team is on the right path toward reclaiming its former glory and re-establishing itself as a key player in the global rugby scene.
