S. Ochieng2022 Africa 7s Cup: Final squads named
Reading Time: 3min | Thu. 21.04.22. | 14:51
The tournament takes place this weekend 23-24 April at the Kyadondo Grounds
With only two days left before the 2022 Africa men’s 7s cup kicks off in Kampala, Uganda this weekend, various teams have already named their official 12 man squads that will take part in the crucial tournament doubling up as the qualifiers for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens set to be held in South Africa.
2019 silver medalists Uganda who lost 29-0 to defending champions Kenya in the main cup final have five new faces in their team that will be captained by Michael Wokorach.
Uganda Players: Karim Arinaitwe*, Desire Ayera*, Ivan Claude Otema*, Philip Wokorach, Michael Wokorach, Adrian Kasito, Isaac Massanganzira, Kelvin Balagadde*, Ian Munyani, Nobert Okeny, Timothy Kisiga*.
Coach: Tolbert Onyango
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Burkina Faso return to the elite African tourney after failing to qualify for the 2019 edition. The West African nation finished third in the regional qualifier back then but they return this year, having earned the silver medal at the Paa Joe Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana.
Burkina Faso Players: Deme Abdul Yassena, Dao Omar, Deme Kassoum, Bationo Stephane, Dema Amadou, Dianda Aboubacar, Deme Adama, Ouedraogo Kader, Compaore Joel, Deme Bassirou, Yamba Aboubacar, Paul Nicholus, Yameogo Antoine.
Coach: Bronson Weir
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Last time fourth place finishers Madagascar will face Botswana as they begin the tournament.
Madagascar Players: Rakotovao Tolojanahary, Rakotobe Tongasoa Pascal, Rakotomanalina Hery N, Ramamonjisoa Lahatra, Rakotomalala Salotra Lucas, Rabemanjara Sitraka, Solomampionona Maminandrasana, Randiramalala Jean Yves, Tinarivo Victorien Francois, Razafindrabe Edson Mickael, Rabemanjara Tinella Tsivery, Ravelomanantsoa Tiana Nirina.
Coach: Rafalimanana Joseph Berthin
Senegal Players: Ba Babacar, Diao Ibrahima, Diaw Amadou, Lom Abdoul, Niang Mamadou Lamine, Sagna Papa Alassane, Sall Mansour, Sarr Mamadou, Soumah Ousmane, Sy Abou, Thiana Ameth, Thior Insa.
Zambia, who finished the 2019 tournament in sixth place, have retained six of the players who featured back then.
Zambia Players: Israel Kalumba, Edmond Hamayuwa, Chisanga Nkoma, Melvin Banda, Arun Watkins, Mike Masabo, Lawrence Kaushiku, Elisha Bwalya, Davy Chimbukulu, Brian Mbalwe, Alex Mwewa, Leston Mukosa.
Coach: Musonda Kaminsa
For the opening round, the top 7 will play against the bottom 7. Thereafter, the best 8 placed teams will proceed to the Main Cup, while the bottom six will seek placements in the Challenge Cup. It is the #RugbyAfrica7sUG festival this weekend at @KyadondoClub pic.twitter.com/jL74tMNCdk
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Tunisia Players: Houssem Khalfi, Yahya Elfel, Zied Haj Rhouma, Obaide Chabi, Radhwen Hamami, Sami Minsi, Aymen Rahmani, Dhia Ben Dhiab, Ossema Baya, Adem Grami, Adel Ben Salah, Baha Eddine Abid.
Mauritius Players: Adrien Rivalland, Laurent Daruty, Cedric d’Hotman, Xavier Charoux, Romain Gallet, Alexis Merle, Killyan Weiss, Etienne Ferrat, Romain Rivalland, Nathan Harel, Quentin Noel, Christian Dalais.
Round One Fixtures
Uganda vs Burundi
Madagascar vs Botswana
Mauritius vs Tunisia
Ghana vs Namibia
Senegal vs Kenya
Zambia vs Cameroon
Burkina Faso vs Zimbabwe
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