Experienced rugby coach Shimenga Libondo has unveiled an ambitious vision for Friends School Kamusinga (FSK).The tactician has set his sights beyond domestic success, aiming to transform the school’s rugby program into an international force.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsLibondo was recently unveiled as the new coach of the FSK Spartans after spending nearly three years in London, United Kingdom, where he coached youth rugby while advancing his studies in Sports Science, Psychology and Mental Health.He brings an impressive track record, including building successful rugby programmes at Chavakali High School, St Peter’s Boys Mumias and Butula Boys High School.##NAJAVA_MECA_9991903##His appointment comes as Kamusinga looks to build on its rich sporting tradition, with Libondo determined to identify and nurture talent while creating opportunities for the players to experience rugby beyond Kenya.“It is a great feeling to be here at Friends School Kamusinga. This is a school with a rich sporting history, and I am excited about the opportunity to be part of that journey.I am here to identify, nurture and develop more talent, but also to expose these players to opportunities beyond Kenya. I want them to believe that they can compete and succeed at the highest level,” Libondo told Mozzart Sport.Libondo has built a reputation for turning school rugby programmes into competitive outfits.At St Peter’s Boys Mumias, he revived a dormant rugby programme and guided the school to its historic KSSSA National 15s title in 2012.Former Nairobi Polo chairman offers solution to growing rift between Kenyan rugby clubsHe later made history as the first Kenyan coach to win the FEASSSA Rugby 7s title after leading Mumias to a 12-10 victory over Uganda’s Kololo Senior School.His success continued at Butula Boys High School, where he guided the side to its first KSSSA National Rugby 15s Championship in 2023 following a commanding 38-0 victory over All Saints Embu in the final.Butula also claimed an East African silver medal in Rwanda.Libondo’s achievements earned him a nomination for the School Coach of the Year award at the 2023 Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA).Before his successes at Mumias and Butula, Libondo had established his coaching credentials at Chavakali High School, where he helped turn the school into one of the formidable rugby programmes in the region during the late 2000s.His coaching career has also been marked by his ability to identify raw talent and help players progress to higher levels of the game.Andy Cole Omollo details challenges of adapting to life in JapanAmong the players he has mentored are Dan Angwech, Teddy Akala and William Muhanji, who have gone on to feature for Kabras Sugar RFC; Kenya Sevens international Floyd Wabwire; Bethwel Anami, who plays professionally in France; and Rayvon Ambale, the 2022 KSSSA MVP who earned a rugby scholarship to the United Kingdom.Now, Libondo wants to combine that experience with lessons acquired during his time in Britain.“I bring a lot of experience and exposure from my time in the UK. I have seen different approaches to the game, different training methods and different ways of developing players.I want to bring that experience here, together with a new game plan and new energy. We want to raise the standards, improve the players and make sure that when the Spartans step onto the stage, they are ready to bring their A-game,” he said.His biggest ambition, however, extends beyond winning Kenyan school competitions.George Nyambua provides injury update after knee surgeryLibondo wants Kamusinga to establish international school exchange programmes, particularly with institutions in the UK, allowing the players to experience different rugby cultures while testing themselves against opposition from outside Africa.“For the Spartans, expect them to be international. That is the vision we have. We are not only looking at what we can achieve locally; we want to expose our players to the international stage and have the team compete and interact with teams from different parts of the world,” he said.According to Libondo, the ambition is to begin pursuing international opportunities from next year, with the long-term goal of taking the Spartans across continents.“Our ambition is to go international across all continents, starting from next year, and we are going to work hard to make that vision a reality,” he concluded.Impala RFC winger Derrick Kinyari opens up on decision to relocate to USARugby fans can expect fireworks in the 2027 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Games.