KRU announces applications for Team Manager, for the national sevens team Shujaa - Citizen Digital

FILE: Dennis Abukuse (L) of Kenya Shujaa fight for the ball with Festus Shihasi of Kenya Morans during the 2024 Safari Sevens Tournament at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on October 13, 2024.Photo/Sportpicha

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has officially announced the vacancy for the position of Kenya Sevens National Team Manager, inviting qualified and passionate individuals to apply ahead of the 21st July 2025 deadline.

Applicants must be Kenyan citizens with a post-secondary qualification, at least three years of relevant experience, and certifications in Rugby Ready, Safeguarding, and World Rugby Laws. Responsibilities will include logistics, administration, budget oversight, and acting as the communication bridge between the team and KRU.

The new manager will replace Morgan Ngumbi, under whose leadership Shujaa showed resilience and determination after rejoining the World Series following their relegation and subsequent promotion.

This critical recruitment comes at a time when Shujaa, Kenya’s Sevens team, is navigating a transitional phase following a demanding 2025/26 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series campaign.

Shujaa started the season in Dubai, finishing 10th and earning 3 points. In Cape Town, they bounced back with a stronger performance, finishing seventh after beating Great Britain 32-17 and moving to ninth in the overall standings. The form fluctuated in Perth, where they placed 10th again after a narrow 19-12 loss to New Zealand. In Vancouver, they had a tough outing, finishing last with a 19-14 loss to Ireland, but maintained their 9th place ranking.

 Hong Kong showed renewed promise despite a narrow 19-17 loss to South Africa. The highlight of the season came in Singapore, where Shujaa finished second, losing to Fiji in the final, an emphatic statement of their comeback potential.

Despite the team’s efforts, Shujaa will now compete in HSBC Division 2 for the 2026 season due to World Rugby’s restructuring. As the Union prepares for this new chapter, the incoming Team Manager will play a vital role in stabilising and supporting the squad through this transition.