Injera, Kayange headline Kenya Legends squad for 2024 Uganda trip

Kenya 7s all-time top try scorer Collins Injera and his older brother Humprey Kayange will be looking to roll back the years after being included in the 23-man Kenya Rugby Legends squad set to take on the Uganda Legends at the Kings Park Arena in Kampala, Uganda on 8 June.

The duo, who once represented the men’s national rugby 7s side to the highest possible standards at the World Rugby Sevens Series stage, will be joined by a celebrated roster of distinguished former top-flight players who will be out to maintain the bragging rights in the fierce rugby rivalry between the two nations.

Having completed the double over Uganda in the 2023 edition, the Kenya Legends will be captained by Eddie Omondi who hoisted the SportPesa Legends Cup at the RFUEA Grounds in September last year.

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Lavin Asego, the first Kenyan to score 1000 points in the World Series, has also been named in the traveling party and will be looking to transport the fans back to his heydays as Kenya’s deadliest fly-half.

So will the boisterous Victor Sudi and the evergreen Kevin Gachoka who will be looking to form a winning team alongside the ageless Moses Mukabane who currently serves as the Director in charge of 15s at the Kenya Rugby Union.

KCB RFC stalwart Curtis Lilako, who recently retired from active rugby back in 2023, has also made the squad alongside George Asin, Sean Edwards, Peter Tyrell, Steve Odhiambo, Odi Odera and Joel Ng’ang’a.

George Mbaye who took to the pitch last year has been named in the technical bench that will be led by head coach Oscar Osir alongside George Odhiambo, Jeff Onyango and Solomon Munyua.

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Leading online gaming firm SportPesa announced a 2 million in sponsorship support towards the doubleheader against Uganda.

At the event that also doubled up as the venue for the new kit reveal, head coach Oscar Osir provided a brief sneak peek into what they expect to face this time round after dominating last year as he thanked SportPesa for holding their hands.

“What we should expect this year is a lot of preparation from Uganda and we can see that they have gone ahead and beefed up their team.

We might have gotten them a bit off guard last year but I expect they will be ready this time. Nonetheless, we are up to the task as we have been training well for the trip,” he said.

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“We are delighted by this partnership with SportPesa as it will ensure that the youth can witness their heroes in action, learning from their prowess and passion for rugby while fostering a vibrant community of talent where rugby continues to thrive in the years to come,” added Osir.

Last year, the Kenyan legends won 6-38 in the away trip to Uganda before picking a 31-12 victory at home to clinch the 2023 Legends Cup.

Travelling Squad

Sean Edwards, Eddie Omondi (captain), Francis Theuri, Lewi Maina, Kevin Gachoka, Wilson K’Opondo, Victor Sudi, Felix Osiemo, Peter Tyrell, Lavin Asego, Moses Mukabane, Edward Aseko, Joel Ng’ang’a, Curtis Lilako, Edwin Machanje, Edwin Machanje, Ben Nyambu, Eric Shimoli, Collins Injera, Michael Kimani, Vincent Mose, Odi Odera, George Asin, Mark Dunford, Steve Odhiambo, Humprey Kayange.

Technical Bench

Oscar Osir, Jeff Onyango, George Odhiambo, George Mbaye, Solomon Munyua

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