Kenyan international Nygel Amaitsa is poised to make his much-anticipated debut for KCB Rugby Club this weekend, as the defending champions compete at the Dala Sevens scheduled for Saturday, 1 to Sunday, 2 August at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Mamboleo in Kisumu.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAmaitsa, who recently joined the Bankers from Strathmore Leos, has been named in the travelling squad, and is set to add pace, creativity and experience to a KCB side determined to extend its impressive start to the 2026 National Sevens Circuit.©KCB Rugby The Bankers head into the second leg of the circuit brimming with confidence, after lifting the Prinsloo Sevens title in Nakuru last weekend.The triumph saw KCB collect the maximum 22 points, placing them at the summit of the National Sevens Circuit standings ahead of the Kisumu showdown.Impala seeking quick rebound at weekend's Dala 7s“Winning the opening leg gave us a solid foundation, but the work is far from over," KCB head coach Andrew Amonde said. "Every tournament presents a different challenge, and Dala Sevens will be no exception. We have prepared well, integrated our new players, and the objective is to keep improving with every match while remaining true to our style of play."Amaitsa, who did not feature in Nakuru, expressed excitement ahead of his first outing in the green jersey, saying he is eager to repay the faith shown in him by the club.“It is a proud moment for me to have the opportunity to represent KCB Rugby," the 24-year-old said. "The team has welcomed me well, and I have enjoyed settling into the environment and I am looking forward to contributing, learning from the experienced players around me, and helping the team achieve its goals this weekend."Andrew Amonde reveals when Nyangige and Amaitsa could make KCB debutThe squad also features a strong core of experienced campaigners, including: George Ooro, Samuel Asati, Vincent Onyala, Elvis Olukusi, Festus Shiasi, Floyd Wabwire, and Brian Wahinya, as KCB targets consecutive tournament victories.The Bankers return to Kisumu as defending Dala Sevens champions after defeating Kabras Sugar 12-5 in last year’s final.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872199##That victory proved instrumental in KCB’s remarkable campaign, which culminated in the club winning the 2025 National Sevens Circuit overall title with 126 points.With another trophy on offer this weekend, KCB will be aiming to strengthen its position at the top of the standings before the circuit moves to the Kabeberi Sevens, scheduled for Saturday, 15 to Sunday, 16 August in Nairobi.Defending champions KCB Rugby land fair pool ahead of Dala 7s
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