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Kenya Sevens youngster David Nyangige has finally completed his long-awaited move to KCB Rugby Club, bringing to an end a transfer saga that kept him clubless for months despite earning national team call-ups.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsNyangige is among eight new signings unveiled by the Bankers as they bolster their squad ahead of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, which gets underway on Saturday, 25 July in Nakuru.The versatile youngster, who can slot in at lock, scrum-half, and fly-half, joins from Impala RFC after months of uncertainty surrounding his transfer.Kenya Morans learn new dates for rescheduled 2026 Africa Men’s 7sEarlier this year, Nyangige revealed that a proposed move to KCB had stalled following an alleged dispute over his release from Impala, a situation that eventually saw him train and feature with the Kenya Sevens team without being attached to any club.His signing now closes one of Kenyan rugby’s most talked-about transfer stories and gives KCB an..

Kenya Morans can resume preparations for continental action after Rugby Africa confirmed new dates for the postponed 2026 Rugby Africa Men’s 7s Tournament.The continental governing body has announced that the championship will now take place from Saturday, 3 to Sunday, 4 October in Mauritius.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe tournament, which will bring together 12 of Africa’s top men’s sevens nations, had initially been scheduled for 20-21 June at the SPARC Complex in Cascavelle before it was postponed due to public health concerns linked to the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa.##NAJAVA_MECA_9842049##The postponement was announced on Friday, 12 June, with the Mauritius Rugby Federation citing force majeure circumstances following public health guidance related to the evolving Ebola situation in the region.“The Mauritius Rugby Federation regrets to announce the postponement of the Official Africa Men’s Sevens Series 2026, originally scheduled for 20-21 June at the SPARC ..

Former South Coast Pirates head coach Tony ‘Polisi’ Khadambi has wasted little time setting targets at his new club. The tactician has outlined an ambitious but measured vision for Uganda’s Mongers ahead of the 2026 Uganda National 7s Series.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMozzart Sport understands that Khadambi has taken charge of the Entebbe-based outfit after bringing his one-year spell with South Coast Pirates to an end. His departure from the Kwale club was confirmed last week following the expiry of his contract.##NAJAVA_MECA_9842049##The former Kenya international says his immediate priority is to address the fundamentals after Mongers emerged from a lengthy 15s campaign before switching focus to the shorter version of the game.”The club is coming off a very long and demanding 15s season, so the priority is to ensure we get the basics right. We’ve taken time to review not only our performances in the 15s campaign but also some of our outings from the previous 7s circ..

A total of 20 teams have been confirmed for this year’s Juja 7s, slated for Saturday, 11 to Sunday, 12 July at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Grounds.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHosts JKUAT Cougars will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing outing at last weekend’s Met 7s.Kenyan coach lands lucrative job in Uganda after leaving South Coast PiratesJKUAT endured a torrid campaign at the Met 7s after finishing bottom of Pool D, but head coach Smith Muhoya believes the home tournament presents the perfect opportunity to assess his side’s progress ahead of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit.The Juja 7s has been strategically placed on the calendar two weeks before the opening leg of the National Sevens Circuit, giving participating teams a final competitive test before the campaign begins with the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru on Saturday, 25 July.##NAJAVA_MECA_9837947##Muhoya said the tournament was designed to help teams identify areas fo..

Former Kenya Harlequin winger Tony Khadambi has secured a swift return to Ugandan rugby after being unveiled as the new head coach of Mongers Rugby Club, less than a week after parting ways with South Coast Pirates.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMozzart Sport understands that Khadambi will take charge of the Entebbe-based outfit following the conclusion of his one-year stint with the coastal side.His exit from Pirates was confirmed in an official statement after the expiry of his contract.Amonde outlines KCB’s areas of improvement ahead of National Sevens Circuit title defense”South Coast Pirates and Head Coach Tony Khadambi have parted ways following the conclusion of his one-year contract. We thank Coach Tony for his dedication, passion, and commitment to the Pirates badge throughout the past season and wish him nothing but success in his next chapter.”The club will communicate updates on the coaching structure in due course. Once a Pirate, always a Pirate.”Just days lat..

Daystar Falcons captain Clinton Amukwachi believes his stint with the Kenya Morans has significantly improved his game even as he looks to inspire the university side during the upcoming National Sevens Circuit.Amukwachi has enjoyed a remarkable rise,over the past year, after earning his maiden Kenya Morans call-up during the 2025 Safari 7s at the Nyayo National Stadium. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe versatile winger and utility back was among the tournament’s standout debutants as the Morans secured third-place finish.His impressive performances earned him another national team selection for the Zambezi 7s in Zimbabwe, where Morans capped off a successful campaign by defeating hosts Zimbabwe 14-0 in the final to lift the title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9838367##The national team experience has since translated into impressive club form. Amukwachi was one of Daystar Falcons’ standout performers during the Met 7s, crossing the whitewash in every match as the Athi River-based side ..

KCB Rugby head coach Andrew Amonde has challenged his side to tighten their defense ahead of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe reigning National Sevens Circuit champions were crowned Met 7s winners on Saturday, 4 July, after defeating Daystar Falcons 26-12 in the final at the KCB Sports Club.While pleased with his team’s performances, the World Rugby Level II-accredited coach admitted there is still room for improvement, particularly in defense and set-piece execution.Teams learn dates ahead of 2026 Impala Floodlit Tournament”We need to work more on our defense. We need to keep it tight. We conceded in every game, which we have noted. But the more we play, the better we get. Such tournaments are meant to show that what we are doing in training is working,” Amonde told Mozzart Sport.”We are still going to work on our defense and set plays to see how we can get better ahead of the circuit,” he continued.##NAJAVA_MECA_9837387##KCB’s title-win..

The countdown to one of Kenya’s most prestigious pre-season rugby tournaments has begun after the dates for the 43rd edition of the Impala Floodlit Tournament were confirmed.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsImpala Sports Club will host this year’s tournament from Saturday, 17 October to Saturday, 31 October, with teams battling for early-season bragging rights in the annual competition that also serves as a curtain-raiser for the Kenya Cup.KCB brush aside Daystar Falcons to clinch inaugural Met 7s titleThe action will begin with the quarterfinals on Saturday, 17 October, before the semifinals take place a week later on Saturday, 24 October. The tournament will conclude with the final on Saturday, 31 October.Menengai Oilers will return to defend the title they successfully retained in the 2025 edition after overcoming Nondescripts in a thrilling, rain-soaked final.##NAJAVA_MECA_9837389##The Nakuru-based side entered last year’s decider determined to hold onto the trophy they ..

Kenya Legends produced a gutsy performance on foreign soil to defeat Uganda Legends 17-10 on Saturday, 4 June, after overturning a first-leg deficit to clinch the Legends Cup 32-26 on aggregate.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe victory marked sweet revenge for the Kenyans, who had suffered a heartbreaking 16-15 defeat in the first leg, a result that not only handed Uganda the advantage but also brought Kenya’s six-match winning streak to an end.KCB brush aside Daystar Falcons to clinch inaugural Met 7s titleNeeding a win away from home, Kenya started brightly and took control of the contest from the outset.Former Kenya Sevens speedster Collins Injera crossed for the opening try after breaking through Uganda’s defense, although Darwin Mukidza failed to add the conversion as Kenya settled for a 5-0 lead.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831845##Uganda had chances to respond but were let down by their kicking. Ivan Kirabo missed a penalty in the 10th minute before Mukidza also failed to extend..

KCB Rugby head coach Andrew Amonde has added another milestone to his illustrious rugby journey after earning a World Rugby Level Two 15s coaching accreditation.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe achievement was announced by Kenya Rugby Union (KRU), with the union congratulating the former Kenya Sevens captain on the latest step in his coaching career.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831660##”Congratulations to former Kenya Shujaa captain and KCB Head Coach Andrew Amonde on your World Rugby Level Two 15s coaching accreditation. To bigger and better,” the union posted.The certification comes at a time when Amonde continues to establish himself as one of Kenya’s brightest young coaches.The former international guided KCB Rugby to a second-place finish in the 2025/26 Kenya Cup after taking over as the club’s interim head coach in September 2025. Under his leadership, the Bankers also captured the 2025 National Sevens Circuit title before embarking on an impressive Kenya Cup campaign.Origin of ..