Kenya Sevens legend Humphrey Kayange has identified Elvis Olukusi as one of the players whose style of play reminds him of his days on the pitch.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former captain admitted he would have picked Kenya Sevens forward Kevin Wekesa as the closest comparison to his playing days. However, with Wekesa missing the recently concluded Safari 7s, Olukusi caught his attention.“Kevin Wekesa is a good example of a player who reminds me of my playing days, but I can see Elvis Olukusi growing into that role. Amonde reveals 4 key factors behind KCB’s Floodies semis return after two yearsSome of these players are stronger and bigger than I was back then, but I really like the way they are playing. It is exciting to see how they are developing,” Kayange said.Olukusi has enjoyed an impressive rise in Kenyan rugby, with his performances earning him opportunities at both club and international level.The KCB Rugby player was instrumental in helping the Bankers defend their National Sevens Circuit title, with his displays attracting the attention of the national team selectors.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036251##His reward came with a call-up to the Kenya Morans squad that travelled to Mauritius for the Africa Men's Sevens Championship, where Kenya defeated Madagascar in the final to emerge champions.Olukusi subsequently earned an opportunity with Shujaa, helping the national team retain the Safari 7s title on home soil. Kenya defeated the Morans 24-5 in an all-Kenyan final at Nyayo National Stadium to lift the trophy.Beyond his exploits on the domestic scene, Olukusi also earned a valuable opportunity to showcase his talent on the international stage in August when he represented Monaco Rugby Sevens at the prestigious In Extenso Supersevens in France.KCB RFC forward reveals how France stint has helped refine his gameMonaco enjoyed an outstanding campaign at the Biarritz stage, beginning with a 19-5 victory over RC Toulon Sevens before dispatching Racing 92 Sevens 17-0 to progress from the pool stage.They maintained their defensive solidity in the knockout rounds, shutting out hosts Section Paloise 21-0 in the quarter-finals before overcoming Stade Toulousain 26-17 in a thrilling semi-final.Monaco completed their impressive run by defeating Toulon 21-12 in the final to claim the Biarritz stage title, giving Olukusi valuable exposure to elite-level rugby outside Kenya.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036288##Kayange's recognition of Olukusi carries considerable weight given his legacy in Kenyan rugby.The former Kenya Sevens captain was a central figure during Shujaa's golden era, helping the team reach the Rugby World Cup Sevens semi-finals in 2009 and 2013.He was also part of the historic squad that won Kenya's maiden HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Cup title in Singapore in 2016, a landmark achievement that remains one of the country's greatest rugby moments.Former Kenya Sevens star Biko Adema lands coaching job in QatarAcross his 12-year international sevens career, Kayange scored 159 tries and accumulated 799 points. He also represented Kenya at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games before retiring from active international rugby.