Shujaa, Kenya Lionesses enter high-performance camp ahead of South America legs
By Joel Masibo, March 3, 2026Following the conclusion of the Nairobi leg of the HSBC SVNS2 leg at the Nyayo National Stadium in February 2026, the national sevens teams Lionesses and Shujaa have shifted focus to high-performance training and technical alignment as they intensify preparations for the upcoming South American legs.
The two squads are currently in a week-long residential training camp at the Moi International Sports Centre, where emphasis will be placed on tactical refinement, physical conditioning, and squad cohesion.
The Lionesses, who secured a 5th-place finish during the Nairobi leg, have set their sights firmly on breaking into the top three in both the HSBC SVNS2 tournaments in Montevideo and São Paulo.
Odong’o speaks
Speaking ahead of the camp, Lionesses head coach Simon Odong’o reiterated the team’s ambition:
“Our target is clear, we want to finish in the top three in both Montevideo and São Paulo. That gives us a real opportunity to compete in the Championship playoffs, which is our ultimate goal,” Odongo said via a KRU statement on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
On the men’s side, Shujaa head coach Kevin Wambua expressed confidence in his squad’s readiness and determination as they continue their quest to return to the HSBC SVNS main series.
Wambua’s sentiments
“The boys are sharp, focused, and ready. Our goal is to get back to the main series stage, nothing less. Every session in this camp is geared toward that objective.”
Both teams remain firmly in contention for Championship qualification, with valuable points still up for grabs in the remaining legs. A strong showing in South America will be crucial in securing a pathway back to the main HSBC SVNS circuit.
The Montevideo Leg will be held on Saturday, March 12, to Sunday, March 13, 2026, while the Sao Paulo Leg will be held from Saturday, March 28, to Sunday, March 29, 2026.
The teams are set to depart for South America on Sunday, March 15, 2026, and return at the end of the month. The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has confirmed that the fixtures of the two legs will be shared later.