Nondies RFC's Benson Salem eager to impress for Shujaa in Montevideo

Nondies RFC halfback Benson Salem is poised to make a significant impact as Kenya's national men's rugby 7s team, Shujaa, prepares for the second leg of the HSBC World Rugby Challenger Series in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Salem expressed his excitement and readiness to represent the country in the upcoming tournament.

“It’s always an honor getting a chance to represent the country. I’m super excited and ready to play,” Salem explained.

Nicknamed 'Magical Salem,' the talented halfback aims to leave a mark on the team and contribute to their success. Reflecting on his previous experience in 7s action during the 2023 Safari 7s tournament, Salem emphasized the importance of teamwork and his determination to play his role effectively.

“I will be sticking to what we’ve been doing as a group and just playing my role as a halfback,” Salem told Mozzart Sport.

With rigorous training and preparation, Salem is confident in the team's ability to perform well in the upcoming matches. He highlighted their dedication and expressed optimism about their chances of achieving positive results.

“I’ve been working on a couple of things which I have confidence in. So I just want to make sure that I do them well and to the best of my ability,” Salem stated.

Shujaa, Lionesses ready for Montevideo challenge

Beyond his international duties, Salem looks forward to the Kenya Cup playoffs with his club, Nondies RFC, aiming to bring his experience to the team and contribute to their success.

As Shujaa gears up for their Montevideo showdown, fans eagerly anticipate Salem's performances on the pitch and the team's overall success in the tournament.

Pool A: Kenya, Tonga, Georgia, Portugal

Pool B: Chile, Japan, Hong Kong, Mexico

Pool C: Uruguay, Germany, Uganda, Papua New Guinea

Shujaa Fixtures and Timings

8th March

Kenya vs Portugal: 9:01 PM

9th March

Kenya vs Georgia: 1:38 PM

Kenya vs Tonga: 8:46 PM